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need confirmation - AN M64 500 lbs?

al'saad

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is this american AN M64 500 lbs bomb? guys wrote on plate that this is bomb of german origin but i don't think so!
 

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Likely American

Style looks very American !
See attached pictures of a Fin set for the 100 pound-smaller but very similar in looks !
 

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Your bomb is a U.S. M64 or M64A1. If you rotate the bomb, so that the 2 suspension lugs are up, the identification will be stamped in the metal on the tapered surface where the arrow in the photo points.

This bomb has 2 lugs on one side, for use on U.S. Aircraft, and one lug on the other side for use in U.K. Aircraft.
 

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