INERT. British Number 951 Mark , R.A.F Bomb Fuze In Original Transit Container By R,o F Chorley. Sn - 21437 INERT. British Number 951 Mark , R.A.F Bomb Fuze In Original Transit Container By R,o F Chorley. Sn - 21437 Other Ammunition

INERT. This is an original R.A.F Number 951 mark 3 aerial bomb fuze in its original transit container complete with all of its packing pieces. The fuze was recovered from the display at RoF Chorley when it closed in 2005-2007. The number 960 fuze replaced the 951, 952 & 947 series of bomb fuzes when it was introduced into service in 1988. The fuze is an electric, air armed, tail aircraft bomb fuze used in retard bombs and is initiated by a cocked striker in the mark 2 & 3 as opposed to a impact striker in the mark 1 fuze. The fuze has an optional delay setting operated by a turn switch in the side of the body to give a delay in operation. The fuze retains all of its original geay finish and is stamped round its circumference if red 951 MK3 LOT FL75 12G-964-9512 over 1325-99-964-9512 at the top and WARNING UNSAFE IF SHOWING RED at the bottom. Above the delay switch is stamped in red TURN TO SET DELAY. The top of the fuze retains its original wired seal and is contained in its original brown lacquered steel transit container complete with all the original packing. The tin is stencilled in black round its circumference EXPLOSIVE 1 FUZE 951 MK 3 LOT 001 12G/964-9512 CY (R,o F Chorley) 11-75 (November 1975 date). The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21437