| Accession Number | REL30995 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Aircraft component |
| Physical description | Bakelite, Metal |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Mk 1A Small Bomb Container
Description
Container Mark 1A for small bombs. Label on side indicates that the bomb weight range that can be used in this device is from 4 pounds to 40 pounds. The metal container has 3 bakelite Mark 2 electromagnetic units (each of length 150mm, height 55mm, width 19 mm) equally spaced along one side.
History / Summary
Type example bomb container for incendiary bombs fitted inside the bomb bay of a Lancaster bomber.