British P79

[Fuzeman]

Latest addition British P79 Tail pistol Mk2
Chemical Long delay
Used ijn the MC500 and 1,000Lb bombs
Arming time is 8 revolutions
The Mk2 differed from the Mk1 in that it incorperated an Inspection window to see the state of the Ampule and a lower inspection hole to check the condition if armed or not only visable of course when the pistol is out of the bomb
Steve

Source British Bomb and Rocket Pistols and Fuzes 1914 - 2007 by Dave Andrews and Alan Swan

 

[Mrfuze]

Hi Steve,
nice cut and fuze, they are not so often around to get??!
Please let me know!
Mrfuze, USA

 

[Mrfuze]

regarding the book you mentioned

Hi Steve,
is there a way to get a book or a copy of it about british bomb & rocket fuzes & pistols from Dave Andrews and Alan Swan?
Erhard