Introduction

There are only two sizes of fragmentation bombs now in use by the British. These are the 8-lb. and several different marks of 20-lb. fragmentation bombs, including a modified U.S. 20-lb. fragmentation bomb.

The 20-lb. F. bomb is nose fuzed only, and is similar in construction to the 40-lb. G.P. bomb. It may be fitted with a standard tail for purposes of stabilization, or either a stan-dard parachute attachment, or a special small parachute for use with the 500-lb. Cluster Projectile No. 17 Mk II may be used. The parachute attachments are designed to reduce the bomb's terminal velocity and so insure detonation of the bomb on impact before ground penetration takes place.

These fragmentation bombs are used principally against personnel.