Mosta Dome (and German bomb), Malta

[Falcon]

Recently, on a holiday to Malta I went to look at the unexploded German bomb at Mosta Dome church.

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The bomb came through the roof and landed on the floor of the church without exploding. Apparently the original one was destroyed by EOD and the one on display is a "replica". However, it looks too well made to be a replica and looks like another diffused bomb. The photo of the church ceiling shows the still visible damaged patch where the bomb came through (highlighted by red square).

 

[waffenamt]

Thanks Falcon for taking the time out on your jollies to picture this for me.

best

waff

 

[Falcon]

No problem. So is this a real 250kg bomb rather than a replica?

I forgot, I took a close-up of the fuze as well.

 

[waffenamt]

No problem. So is this a real 250kg bomb rather than a replica?

I forgot, I took a close-up of the fuze as well.

Sweet! Looks like a real type 15 fuze to me? I reckon the case is alreight? Phil,what say you pal?

waff

 

[satan18]

Sweet! Looks like a real type 15 fuze to me? I reckon the case is alreight? Phil,what say you pal?

waff

I would say the nose is correct and the main body is fabricated as the fuse pocket has no welds around it.

well made for sure heres a comparison and it does look close

Best phil

 

[waffenamt]

Phwoaar!! Is that the one from 'Big-Lift' ?

Yes,i now see the differences with yours and Falcons.

waff

 

[satan18]

Phwoaar!! Is that the one from 'Big-Lift' ?

Yes,i now see the differences with yours and Falcons.

waff

Hi Bud
This is the one from Wimbish:tinysmile_twink_t2: SC500

Which will soon be having a set of tails :bigsmile:

Best phil