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Pressure cartridge 50/144 for FW 190 fighter

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This pressure cartridge was used to open the locking bolts of the Cockpit canopy in case of a Pilot bail-out. The cartridge was designated DP 50/144 and intended for use in the Focke Wulf 190 fighter. for safety reasons the pressure cartridge could be installed in the airplane for a Maximum of one year, then they had to be replaced. The Aluminium case was 42mm Long, Producer was RWS (DAG or dnf).

best regards
Horst
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