Description
This float consists of a cylindrical body with a rounded nose containing the smoke composition. The nose piece is riveted to a metal band passing around the body at the joint. The rest of the body is cylindrical and contains a central well filled with primed cambric. At the after end of the central well is the pistol well. The body has several internal stiffening rings.
The float is suspended by means of a single lug attached near the nose.
The Float No. 2 Mk I has its forward end reduced in diameter about 1 1/2 in. for a distance of about one foot.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
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Source(s)
OP 1665, British Explosive Ordnance (1946)
