FUZING

COLOR & MARKINGS

TAIL NO.

OVERALL LENGTH

MAX. BODY DIAMETER

WALL THICKNESS

BODY LENGTH

TAIL LENGTH

TAIL WIDTH

FILLING

phorous.

BODY CONSTRUCTION:

This bomb consists of a cylindrical metal container with a hemisperical nose and tail piece welded at either end. Burster containers are located at either end of the bomb, and in the tail, to one side of the burster tube, is a filling hole closed with a threaded plug. A tail locating ring is welded around the tail portion of the bomb body. A single suspension lug is provided for carrying in British planes, and two additional lugs are lo-cated 180° around from the first for American suspension.

Although provision is made in the bomb for alternate nose or tail fuzing, the nose pocket, is always closed with a plug, and only the tail pocket is employed.

TAIL CONSTRUCTION:

The No. 31 Mk I tail consists of a sheet metal tail cone to which are riveted four vanes supported by a cylindrical metal strut. The tail is attached to the bomb by four spring clips which engage the tail locating ring on the after end of the bomb body. In-side the tail cone, supporting the lower end of the reach rod, is located a diaphragm with four large holes to allow air passage.

EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS:

Filling:

Liquid phosphorous - 16 gallons

REMARKS:

1. This is a special purpose bomb designed primarily for low level bombing operations. Its use will be restricted to special missions.

2. Safety Precautions: It is recommended that personnel engaged in recovery ope-rations on this bomb be equipped with rubber boots and gloves, and that these be kept damp. All equipment and protective clothing which may have cone into contact with the liquid phosphorous should be washed thoroughly immediately after use.

3. The contents of this bomb will ignite immediately with a highly incendiary effect upon contact with the air. Following the bursting of this bomb, a dense screen will be emitted for at least two hours.