unidentified 10 inch flare cartridge

[Rrickoshae]

hi chaps, this is a 1.75 inch illuminating flare No.1 Mk1 dated 1957. I know this because it says so on the side. Its 10 inches long and has S&SB stencilled on the base. It was made by Wallop Industries. Any ideas about what it was used for or fired from?

many thanks, Dave

 

[kahu1]

They were used in the Canberra aircraft as 'Photo flash'.
I've got a couple,but have never found one with the 'by the book' markings,should have a colour band near the mouth.

Bob

 

[Rrickoshae]

They were used in the Canberra aircraft as 'Photo flash'.
I've got a couple,but have never found one with the 'by the book' markings,should have a colour band near the mouth.

Bob

many thanks for the fast reply Bob. Yes, its got a green band at the mouth.

Dave

 

[Bonnex]

You might like to be reminded of an adaptation of the Cartridge, 1.75-inch:


http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/81986-Grenade-Light-and-Sound

 

[hangarman]

I think they used these in Nimrods as well

 

[Rrickoshae]

You might like to be reminded of an adaptation of the Cartridge, 1.75-inch:


http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/81986-Grenade-Light-and-Sound

amazing, some people have all the fun! Thanks for this. dave