American AN-M26 Flare

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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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Complete flare

 

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Close-up of suspension shackle.

 

[DAZ REICH]

That is lovely Invest, I only just found this thread keep them coming.
DAZ

 

[Investment]

Many thanks DAZ :laugh:

I thought some members would enjoy the pics

Cheers,

Invest

 

[ReccePhreak]

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

 

[sgdbdr]

Hi,


Extract from TM 9-1980 :


Hope this helps

Regards,

S.

 

[pzgr40]

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?