I have recently acquired this British 105mm TK Prac Flash projectile ( together with a nice cartridge case for a HESH shell).
I am wondering if this type of shell was accepted into British service?
It is not marked with any "L" series identifying number.
The "SX 455 GF" relates to the drawing number.
On the rear is the filled projectile lot number "183 8/86 GD" indicating that it was filled at ROF (BAe) Glascoed in Wales.
There are stampings relating to the empty projectile being manufactured at ROF (BAe) Patricroft as part of "Lot 70B PAT 5/73" and a subsequent re-work at Patricroft in 1986 presumably prior to filling. 13 years is a long time for a projectile to remain unfilled.
Has anyone got any supporting information on this projectile please?
I am wondering if this type of shell was accepted into British service?
It is not marked with any "L" series identifying number.
The "SX 455 GF" relates to the drawing number.
On the rear is the filled projectile lot number "183 8/86 GD" indicating that it was filled at ROF (BAe) Glascoed in Wales.
There are stampings relating to the empty projectile being manufactured at ROF (BAe) Patricroft as part of "Lot 70B PAT 5/73" and a subsequent re-work at Patricroft in 1986 presumably prior to filling. 13 years is a long time for a projectile to remain unfilled.
Has anyone got any supporting information on this projectile please?