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US 500lb with Greek markings
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Yes. AN-M30 series were produced (among other US bombs) under license in Greece by the "Compagnie des Poudres Helleniques" ("Greek Powder & Cartridge co" - later renamed as "Prykal"), license obtained apparently through the offices of the AAC representative in Euro extracts of the Prykal catalogue.
Here some training US/Greek bombs
Here a 30lbs US/Greek Frag under a Blenheim together with a British Flare
And a US/Greek AN-M30 under a Greek HS126
and another 30lbs captured by the Italian, being studied by the commandant of Tirana Airport and his pilots, during the invasion of Greece
Here some training US/Greek bombs
Here a 30lbs US/Greek Frag under a Blenheim together with a British Flare
And a US/Greek AN-M30 under a Greek HS126
and another 30lbs captured by the Italian, being studied by the commandant of Tirana Airport and his pilots, during the invasion of Greece