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    Bomb Unknown to me

    Now i am diversing a little and can anyone tell me the identity
    of this bomb please.

    I may be adding one like this to my collection soon so i suppose it helps to know what it is

    Best phil
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    A British Medium Capacity bomb.

    If the length is about 699 mm and the diameter about 254 mm = 250 lb.

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    If you had some dimensions, it should be easilier !
    On first view, I think Antoon is right !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Antoon View Post
    A British Medium Capacity bomb.

    If the length is about 699 mm and the diameter about 254 mm = 250 lb.
    Hi Antoon

    Thats pretty spot on,so would this be of ww2 origin.

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    The bomb is WW-2, but could be also post war. I do not know till when the British has produced MC Bombs.

    Are there suspension lugs on the body?
    The 250 lb. Mk I bomb has 1 UK suspension lug. The Mk II bomb has 1 UK & 2 US suspension lugs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Antoon View Post
    The bomb is WW-2, but could be also post war. I do not know till when the British has produced MC Bombs.

    Are there suspension lugs on the body?
    The 250 lb. Mk I bomb has 1 UK suspension lug. The Mk II bomb has 1 UK & 2 US suspension lugs.
    Not to sure Antoon but when i get to see it again i will roll it over and have a look.

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    British WWII 500lb
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    It is indeed a WWII 5OOlb bomb.

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