INERT DEACTIVATED. British, WW2 Era, 25lb Mark 1 Practice Bomb. Sn - 22846:83 INERT DEACTIVATED. British, WW2 Era, 25lb Mark 1 Practice Bomb. Sn - 22846:83 Other Ammunition

INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original British WW2 era 25lb Mark 1 smoke filled practice bomb for daylight use used by the Royal Air Force for bombing practice. The bomb replicated the trajectory of conventional bombs in service but without the explosive content. The cast iron bomb contained a small bursting content to give off smoke on impact. The bomb measures 22inches long with a diameter of 4 inches. This is a complete 25lb practice bomb complete with its hanging loop, an inert burster charge and the safety device. The bomb is complete with its pressed steel tail and fin assembly. The bombs 4 steel vanes are spot welded to the tail assembly with a circular ring retaining their shape from damage. The screwed brass mounting ring if the tail assembly is stamped 25LB MK1 25lb and the makers mark in a circle GGA65. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert bomb in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22846:83