P-51 ordnance

Thank you Michael, I found the book on line, and its an M3 adapter cluster bomb.
Regards Duggy

Duggy,

Back again. Think the designation may be AN M-6 or AN M-12. Both of these are incendiary cluster weapons, but I’m not sure which is which as I’ve lost my references. I’m pretty sure the actual incendiary’s themselves are AN M-26’s. If you can, check out the following – TM 9 1980 American Bombs for Aircraft 1944. It’s the technical manual for aircraft ordinance; pretty sure you will find it on-line somewhere.

The ordinance shown are definitely not bazooka weapons. These were designated the M-9 and M-10. The 118th TRS did experiment with the M-10 warhead modified to resemble a rocket, mounted on locally made rails, until they got HVAR’s. The “homemade” rockets were not a success.

Hope that helps,
Michael

Hi Duggy,

I was researching the 118th TRS, part of the 23rd FG, a while back for a project of mine. These are either cluster or incendiary bombs; I cannot recall their designation off-hand. I’m afraid I lost most of my files due to a computer problem about 18 months ago, but I’ll check some other sources when I get the chance and get back to you.

All the best,
Michael

Bump
As this is in China, the ordnance, appears to be made of wood ??
Could this be a locally made practice bomb?
Your thoughts please.
Regards Duggy.

Thanks, but I can not buy that.
No opening at the front?
I should of added that the photo’s are taken Jan 45 at Luliang

Looks like an early bazooka fit using wood to stabilise the tubes.

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