Bomb Trolley suitable for carrying a Cookie bomb : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George' Accession Number: RELAWM31788.013

Description

Rectangular four wheeled, low-slung trolley stressed for a bomb weight of 4,000 pounds.

Contextual Description

In 1941, with the introduction of the 4,000 pound 'Cookie' bomb, the standard Type C RAF bomb trolley was strengthened to create the C Type Mark III trolley. Aircraft which generally carried this bomb included the Lancaster, Wellington and Mosquito. It was towed to the aircraft by a tractor such as a David Brown.

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Accession Number
RELAWM31788.013
Manufactured by
Unknown
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Vehicle
Physical Description
Material: Metal
Measurement
Overall: 470 mm x 1220 mm x 6400 mm
Date Made
c 1939-1945
Place Made
Gallery location
Anzac Hall, Australians in Bomber Command
Whole/Part
Child
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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