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US Bomb, 300 lb GP, Mk 1 M2

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1411-f256b

Description

Streamlined and filled with 100% TNT.

Prior to March 11, 1942, these bombs would have been yellow all over with black manufacturers markings; but since that date will be olive drab with one inch yellow bands around nose and base and a 1/4 inch band around center of gravity.

Hazardous Components

Filler is cast TNT (148 lbs, 67.3 kg).

See Also

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Source(s)

OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)

USNBD - Bombs and Fuzes, Pyrotechnics (1945)