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Interesting Photo - Fuzes

Darren

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Just thought id post a few pictures of an interesting photo that ive had for some time. Im not sure exactly what fuzes these are as i cannot translate what is written on the back. If someone can id be interested to know what it says. Id also be interested in any info about these fuzes.

Darren
 

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google translate gives me:

Decisive weapons. Different types of projectiles that contributed to the victory of the united nations and were employed by naval guns of calibres . .. . etc

Prensa grafica = graphic press
 
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USN VT fuzes. MK 40, 45, 47, 53, 58, etc. None appear to have an auxilliary detonator housing.

Ray
 
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Thanks Ray for letting me know what type of fuzes these are, i now have something to look up and find out a little more about these.

Darren
 
I know guys (like me) who would give a gonad for just one of those fuzes, much more for a dozen. :wink:

Ray
 
google translate gives me:

Decisive weapons. Different types of projectiles that contributed to the victory of the united nations and were employed by naval guns of calibres . .. . etc

Prensa grafica = graphic press


Wow, that Google translator rules!!!! Its a perfect translation.
 
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