What's new
British Ordnance Collectors Network

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Interesting Photo - Fuzes

Darren

Well-Known Member
Just thought id post a few pictures of an interesting photo that ive had for some time. Im not sure exactly what fuzes these are as i cannot translate what is written on the back. If someone can id be interested to know what it says. Id also be interested in any info about these fuzes.

Darren
 

Attachments

  • 001 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    001 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    92.3 KB · Views: 54
  • 002 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    002 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    90.7 KB · Views: 39
  • 003 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    003 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    89.4 KB · Views: 48
  • 004 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    004 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    93.7 KB · Views: 42
  • 005 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    005 (1632 x 1224).jpg
    93.8 KB · Views: 41
google translate gives me:

Decisive weapons. Different types of projectiles that contributed to the victory of the united nations and were employed by naval guns of calibres . .. . etc

Prensa grafica = graphic press
 
Last edited:
USN VT fuzes. MK 40, 45, 47, 53, 58, etc. None appear to have an auxilliary detonator housing.

Ray
 
Last edited:
Thanks Ray for letting me know what type of fuzes these are, i now have something to look up and find out a little more about these.

Darren
 
I know guys (like me) who would give a gonad for just one of those fuzes, much more for a dozen. :wink:

Ray
 
google translate gives me:

Decisive weapons. Different types of projectiles that contributed to the victory of the united nations and were employed by naval guns of calibres . .. . etc

Prensa grafica = graphic press


Wow, that Google translator rules!!!! Its a perfect translation.
 
Top