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| U.S.N.B.D. - UNITED STATES - BOMBS AND FUZES; PYROTECHNICS |
| SECTION IV - PYROTECHNICS |
| PART II - GROUND PYROTECHNICS |
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DATA: |
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U.S. NAVY |
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NAVY RED LIGHT |
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LENGTH |
12.0 in. |
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DIAMETER |
1.25 in. |
Mk 1 |
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BURNING TIME OF BLUE LIGHT |
1 to 1.5 min. |
NAVY BLUE LIGHT |
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BURNING TIME OF RED LIGHT |
2.5 to 3 min. |
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Mk 1 Mod 1 |
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(Hand Lights) |
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USE: |
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Flare suitable for hand use. |
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DESCRIPTION: |
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The flare consists of a paper tube filled with a pyrotechnic composition and attach-ed 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: |
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The flare is ignited by scraping the top of the inside cap against the forward end of the pyrotechnic mix. Hold the flare in an inclined position while burning to prvent dripp-ings from burning the hand. |
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