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German 250 KG - but what type?

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Rockteer

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Hi chaps,

I aquired this 250KG which came in from Germany a few weeks back, can anyone confirm the type of bomb please? I thought Flambomb?? Would also like to know what fuze she should be fitted with and if the stenciling is correct for this bomb? it has obviously been repainted at some point.

The tail fins came with the bomb but I think they are standard SC250KG fins, some nice original stenciling on them and interesting that they are sandy in colour?? does this mean a dessert use I wonder?

Probably worth mentioning that this is very light in weight and is made of thin steel.

Over to the panel.
 

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Just thought it was worth mentioning, assuming the stenciling is correct I could not find anything on the web to ID it for sure. Also I know it identifies the fuze type but I am not sure if this is correct or not?
 
NC 250 S Nebelbombe and correct fuze for it is eAZ 26.

Nose cone of the bomb should be white,not green.
 
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First of all congratulations on a great find - well done in securing that one!!!

I have had a quick flick through the reference books I have and can't find anything to positively ID it for you, however the two that come close are the KC 250 Flam Bomb and the NC 250 S (smoke bomb). Both are similar in design and use the type 26 fuze.
Can you see inside the bomb casing at all, as if it is either of these it ought to have an anti-break up tube running from the nose to the forward fuze pocket....this would identify it as being the type 26 fuze. The nose cap is also steel in both diagrams, and from the photos yours could fit into that catagory.
The diagrams I have also show an end cap to the rear of the bomb casing, presumably for filling rather than a dome as in yours, which is why I am not certain about the identification.

Not sure if any of this helps or not and good luck in a positive ID

kind regards Kev
 
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Absolutely Nebelbomb NC250S,Flam C250 does not have as many holes on top as Nebel NC250S.
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Thankyou Jiipee76
my diagrams are not so clear!! ...... thanks for the positive ID, as this one had me scratching my head.
kindest regards Kev
 
Thank you for the replies, yes seems to be NC250S smoke bomb, I take it the tail fin is not correct for this bomb? what a shame it is not a Flam Bomb, I have read so much about those! oh well may be next time I am still pleased with it. Did the Luftwaffe ever really use these in action I wonder? perhaps Russia?
 
Its KC 250 W or KC 250 II Gb they had El.ZtZ 9 fuze its German chem. Bomb. Because of the front filler plug and THE dome on the end.
 
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Its KC 250 W or KC 250 II Gb they had El.ZtZ 9 fuze its German chem. Bomb. Because of the front filler plug and THE dome on the end.
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Thats interesting.....so this was an airburst bomb then? Were these used and if so where?

regards Kev
 
I dont think they where used because of there filling Phosgene KC 250 W and Mustard KC 250 II Gb and you need a airburst fuze for that.
 
Thanks Jack, that would explain the airburst for sure. I can now see the reason for the dome on the end of the bomb casing.

regards Kev
 
Ye Gads! Im missing some great posts with you lads lately!
Nice acquisition! :) Who put the stencilling on though?. Is it ex-museum?

Rockteer,give me another email pal as i have a spare type 9 for sale. ;)

best

waffy
 
Thanks for the interesting replies, so it seems and I guess makes sense, that most likely both sides were prepared for chemical warfare, luckily niether side used it.

Waff, will PM you pal, the stenciling was done by a previous collector, they have done a nice job but I am not sure how correct it is??? Jiipee has already said it should have a white nose, I like things to be right so will address this over the winter.

Next is to find a 250KG flambomb!!

Dan
 
Rockteer said:
Thank you for the replies, yes seems to be NC250S smoke bomb, I take it the tail fin is not correct for this bomb? what a shame it is not a Flam Bomb, I have read so much about those! oh well may be next time I am still pleased with it. Did the Luftwaffe ever really use these in action I wonder? perhaps Russia?
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Not a shame at all bud that this is a smoker as i would have thought its quite a rare bird?

I deffo have a type 9 for you now its confirmed. :)

best

waff
 
Not a shame at all bud that this is a smoker as i would have thought its quite a rare bird?
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Hi waff,

this isnt a smoke bomb........its a chemical bomb. see Jacks ID below........

Madbomber31
I dont think they where used because of there filling Phosgene KC 250 W and Mustard KC 250 II Gb and you need a airburst fuze for that​
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However you are right about the fuzing.....a type 9 for this one, and I should imagine quite scarce, though never used - thank goodness!!!!

kind regards Kev

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Hello Rockteer.Im very new to all of this, but I wonder if you would provide me with some basic measurements of the fin assembly as I intend to try to manufacture a copy for a Kg 250 bomb casing, that I have had for a long time. I have I think worked out and drawn up the cone element as a continuation of the angles at the base of the casing, but perhaps your measurements will enable me to check my figures, the fins attached to the cone are a complete unknown so please lots of measurements of those if you could, I would be most grateful. Regards Erb
 
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