P03372.011
Photograph P03372.011 Second World War, 1939-1945Front view of a P40 Kittyhawk aircraft of 450 Squadron RAAF. The aircraft is carrying six 250 lb bombs.
P03372.002 Accession Number: P03372.002
Description
Two 250 lb bombs attached to the underside of a Kittyhawk aircraft from 450 Squadron RAAF. Note the piece of steel projecting about 30 cm from the nose of each bomb; this was designed to detonate the bombs above the ground, so that they would throw the shrapnel along the ground and strike any low objects nearby. A member of 450 Squadron came up with the idea.
Details
Accession Number
P03372.002
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c January 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor W Hadfield
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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