May 6, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Could any of you tell me if any UK museums have British 250, 500, 1000 lb bombs on display. I think Sywell have an armnaments section but the website doesn’t mention details.
Thanks
By: nx611_1945 - 7th May 2009 at 17:42
Hi at East Kirkby we’ve got-
250lb orig
500lb orig
4000lb orig
8000lb otig
Dambuster mine orig
Tallboy mock up
Hope that helps!
By: philip turland - 7th May 2009 at 15:46
pm texantomcat and he can tell you what we have
a visit is well worth it as lots of other stuff on display.
By: Yellow 3 - 7th May 2009 at 12:54
Thanks, yes WW2 era bombs.
I think a trip to Sywell over the weekend is on the cards.
Cheers
By: cometguymk1 - 7th May 2009 at 10:47
De Havilland Heritage Centre have various bombs, including a cookie if that helps
By: Mark V - 7th May 2009 at 00:36
Could any of you tell me if any UK museums have British 250, 500, 1000 lb bombs on display. I think Sywell have an armnaments section but the website doesn’t mention details.
Thanks
Apart from the RAF Museum (who have a lot of ordnance on display) you will find the Sywell people very helpful.
By: TwinOtter23 - 6th May 2009 at 23:06
😀 Elvington, Thorpe Camp, BBMF Coningsby, Newark etc!
By: Rlangham - 6th May 2009 at 22:17
I’m presuming you mean WW2 bombs?