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.
Details
Accession Number
RELAWM31788.013
Classification
Technology
Physical Description
Material: Metal
Measurement
Overall: 470 mm x 1220 mm x 6400 mm
Gallery location
Anzac Hall, Australians in Bomber Command
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