Sectioned Target Practice Rocket

[oktato]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me more about this sectioned "ROCKET, TARGET PRACTICE"?

I'm assuming it's WW2 and British because the head is marked S.P.R.A. 11/42.

But the tail is marked A.S. MUN 1959 - could this be a reference to the Belgian manufacturer ASM?

Thanks for any info!

Gary

 

[roller63]

Gary, have a look here at this period drawing, maybe when you have a day to spare, take a look at the website as a whole, some very interesting things on there ! http://www.cyber-heritage.co.uk/rocketrocket/tar.gif

I think you are right, made by Schermuly in Nov 1942 and then stamped by Belgium in 1959. Nice item.

 

[oktato]

Thanks Tony, that's definitely the one.

The Belgian connection sort of makes sense because I bought it in Belgium along with this sectioned Ground Flare.



Do you think the manufacturer "BR" could be Brocks?

Thanks,

Gary

 

[roller63]

More than likely, these items are a bit old for you aren't they ?

 

[oktato]

Borderline for me!!
They're more or less post WWII, but you're right definitely too early for Jane's 1976...