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British 8lb FRAG Bomb

A question for you.
Was the British 8lb FRAG Parachute Bomb in service?
If so, from when to when?
Unfortunately, there's no further information or pictures available online. If anyone has anything, please post it here. Than ks.
 
Hi,
Here 3 pics, can't remember where they came from.
I hope you can use theme.
LEAFLET
 

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Development of the 8 lb Bomb Frag Mk. II began in 1940-41 and it entered service in the spring of 1942. Its first confirmed use took place in September 1942 in Egypt, during the Battle of Alam Halfa where it caused many problems to the Axis units.
 

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