copdoc (29th December 2016)
American AN-M26, Flare, Aircraft, Parachute.
The AN-M26 is a flare which is discharged from its case and ignited when the fuze functions. It is parachute supported and burns for 3 to 3.5 minutes with a yellowish light of 800,000-candle power.
The complete round is 50 inches long, 8 inches in diameter, and weighs 52.5 pounds of which 14 pounds is flare charge.
The fuze flare, mechanical time, AN-M111 series is authorised for use with the AN-M26 flare.
Ref: TM 9 1980 American Bombs for Aircraft 1950
AN-M111 series fuze attached to flare (not the best pic).
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copdoc (29th December 2016)
Complete flare![]()
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pzgr40 (27th December 2016)
Close-up of suspension shackle.
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That is lovely Invest, I only just found this thread keep them coming.
DAZ
Many thanks DAZ
I thought some members would enjoy the pics![]()
Cheers,
Invest
I am a little confused on these pics. The thread says they are of an AN/M26 Parachute flare, but the picture titles say they are of an AN/M46 Photoflash Bomb.
Can someone clarify this for me?
Regards,
Larry
Hi,
Extract from TM 9-1980 :
Image1.jpg
Hope this helps
Regards,
S.
Interesting item in good condition , and with the release mechanism attached. Thanks for posting the pictures. Keep them comming.
Regards, DJH
Ps: what's the item right beside it in the plastified crate?
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