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Theodor

2nd February 2017 22:22

USAAF or RAF heavy bomb?

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Hi all, That's supposed to be a heavy USAAF or RAF bomb, is it possible to identify the model? According to some information, the object is probably ca 2.20 m long and 80 cm in diameter /a little over 7 feet long and something like 31-2 inches diameter/. Thanks!

RSwank

2nd February 2017 22:50

Re: USAAF or RAF heavy bomb?

That appears to be roughly the size of a 4000 lb RAF Cookie.

http://www.wwiiequipment.com/index.p...ombs&Itemid=60

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F...M_CH_12621.jpg

One with a nose cone installed:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F..._IWM_TR_11.jpg

Comparison photo of bombs:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F..._ww2_bombs.jpg

Theodor

3rd February 2017 10:51

Re: USAAF or RAF heavy bomb?

What a beast!! Looks exactly like it, thank you very much!

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