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Re: What Was a Magnum?
Hi Chris
Google AI says:
‘In WWII RAF slang, "magnum" typically referred to a large or powerful bomb, often a 2,000-pound bomb. It was a term used to describe a weapon that could cause significant damage, both physically and psychologically. The term "magnum" is related to the word "magnum" which means a large bottle, so it makes sense that a large bomb would be called a "magnum".’
No idea if this is correct!
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Best wishes
Tim O.
Looking for any information or documents relating to:
Alfred Schmittka 5./KG 54; Josef Harmeling 4.(Schlacht)/LG 2; Wilhelm Gaul 1./106, 2./906 & III./KG 40; Karl-Herman Lion III./StG 1; Werner Breese 5.(F)/122
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