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UK Museums with Bombs

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

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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!

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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.

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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

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By: cometguymk1 - 7th May 2009 at 10:47

De Havilland Heritage Centre have various bombs, including a cookie if that helps

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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.

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Apart from the RAF Museum (who have a lot of ordnance on display) you will find the Sywell people very helpful.

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By: TwinOtter23 - 6th May 2009 at 23:06

😀 Elvington, Thorpe Camp, BBMF Coningsby, Newark etc!

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By: Rlangham - 6th May 2009 at 22:17

I’m presuming you mean WW2 bombs?

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