Hand Flare

[jvollenberg]

Here is a hand flare ...

Any ideas on this one? I am pretty sure it is German, but can someone confirm?

Joe

 

[jvollenberg]

Last images showing the ends and without the caps

Joe

 

[US-Subs]

The print font reminds me of Swiss - four official languages.....

 

[jvollenberg]

The data I have in states it is in German and French ... and that it is NATO.

Joe

 

[hangarman]

I have a similar item made for the RAF /RN by Bofors, will try and dig it out .
Cheers
Gary

 

[EOD]

This one here is definately Swiss as per the markings.
For Germany I can say that this item is nothing that I have seen around here nor does it fit any design, markings or appearance that can be associated with Germany.

 

[EOD]

Found it - Swiss it is:

 

[jvollenberg]

Cool ... Thanks.

Joe

 

[sgtlynn]

Canada also used one very similar to this as a white illumination Paraflare. I have a casing someplace, I will dig it out.

 

[magpie]

This one made by oerlikon.
Andy

 

[V40]

Boy, that is sure a long cord to pull. Makes me think that this thing will go up with a large boom with sparks going everywhere.

 

[magpie]

The oerlikon made loud crack similar to a pistol and the burn time was very short at about 1second, so I would think they are for downed pilots in enemy territory rescue.

 

[sgtlynn]

Here is the Canadian version, Flare, Parachute, hand fired c3.

Sorry about the crappy photos, not one of my talents