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| U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| PART 3 - PYROTECHNICS |
| Chapter 10 - SHIPBOARD PYROTECHNICS |
| Section 1 - SURFACE VESSEL ITEMS |
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Navy Red Light Mk 1 and Navy Blue Light Mk 1 Mod 1 |
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Length, inches |
12.0 |
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Diameter, inches |
1.25 |
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Burning time, minutes |
Blue - 1 to 1.5 |
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Red - 2.5 to 3 |
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Description: The flare consists of a paper tube filled with a pyrotechnic composition and attached to a wooden handle. The top of each flare contains a button of ignition material. A friction striker is provided with each signal. |
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Operation: The flare is ignited by scraping the top of the inside cap against the for-ward end of the pyrotechnic mixture. Hold the flare in an inclined position while burning, to prevent drippings from burning the hand. |
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Figure 210. Navy Red Light and Navy Blue Light |
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