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    unknown fuze/pistol vane ?

    Hi ,
    Any idea what this is from?.
    No markings or stampings ,just original(?) paint.

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    cheers
    Bob

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    Hello Bob! Is a wind advice US bomb fuze!!! see picture! greeting Harry
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    Search always English and US Bomb Fuzes!

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    Hi Bob,
    this is the flat vane- 30 degree pitch type which was one of 6 different used vane assemblies for the M103 A1 or M163 series of bomb nose fuzes. This 30 degree pitch vane assembly was used with the M103A1 or M163 series fuzes in flat-nosed depth bombs.
    Mrfuze, USA

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