German 50Kg Spherical Bomb - WW1

[Bonnex]

I am looking for information on a 50Kg Spherical Bomb, WW1 vintage and German. Specifically interested in the fuze. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

 

[TimG]

Bonnex,

In what role was this bomb used?

Tim

 

[Bonnex]

Tim,

I have picture of one found at Gallipoli or thereabouts, presumably used in anti-personnel role. I understand that they were also used in German airships over the UK.

 

[kz11gr]

hi

 

[kz11gr]

bomb

 

[kz11gr]

100kg bomb

 

[kz11gr]

60kg Bomb (from zeppelin LZ 79)

 

[kz11gr]

from :
http://www.kriegsfeuerwerkerei.de/Deutsche_Bombenzunder/deutsche_bombenzunder.html

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[Bonnex]

Very many thanks kz11gr. I had not seen this material before. Much to take in.

 

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

Sir;
Many thanks for sharing your German WWI color plates. Surely they are very rare.
Kind Regards,
John