No106E VIII Z

[spotter]

Got this new addition to the collection yesterday, thank you Bigdave
No106E VIII Z
Markings ...
106E VIII Z
PPL MF 7/40
MMME 10/40
17
Ive pictured it next to my 106 IIA to show the difference in the body shape
Fuze now also has the correct cap thanks to andyd

some drawings of various Mks of 106 can be found here on BOCN http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/fuze-no106-t10150.html?t=10150&highlight=no106

 

[TimG]

Spott'

No. 106 - self explanatory
E - denotes this mark incorporates a safety shutter
VIII - Mark 8
Z - indicates the fuze utilises a lead azide detonator
Pb Spl - The fuze body is made of lead free material
MF 7/40 - Manufactured by S.A.A.F. 1 Footscray, Australia in July 1940
ME 10/40 - Filled by Maribyrnong Explosives Factory,Australia in October 1940

Regards

TimG

 

[spotter]

Tim thats excellent info thank you very much for taking the time to post it..
regards allan