GERMAN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE - BOMBS, BOMB FUZES, ROCKET, LAND MINES, GRENADES AND IGNITER |
Chapter 1 |
GERMAN BOMBS |
SD 2 PRACTICE BOMB |
CONSTRUCTION. Bomb consists of a normal unfilled SD 2 bomb case and is secured by a nut and bolt. Welded vertically to the upper surface of this band is a length of steel tu-bing. (See fig. 65.) |
Secured to the steel tubing is a short length of steel cable which is attached to the nor-mal drogue retainer. The drogue is formed of the curved sheet steel pressing. |
COLOR AND MARKINGS. The body, metal band and drogue of the specimen examined are painted black, and are devoid of markings. |
Figure 65 – SD 2 Type Practice Bomb |
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