Thanks Rocketeer.

Great pics. Never thought the fuse plug mechanism was that sophisticated. I can see how the weight of the bomb releasing would easily detach from the plug in horizontal position say in a JU88. But a HE111 in the vertical position wonder if it was the same type bomb release mechanism.

Tangmere. Thanks for posting the pics.

I wonder if this example may have been for show or training purpose’s, the casing looks a bit to smooth for a real bomb usually the bomb castings were very rough looking on the outside. And as said the fuse pocket was always flush with the side of the bomb casing. Never seen one with a bulb thingy on the nose.

Always interested in WW2 German bombs, release mechanisms, and fuses. So any info, UXB stories, pics would be fantastic guys. :eagerness:

Thanks Andy that helps a great deal. Brilliant photo not seen that one before. I can only assume that the plug in to the bomb must have been like a spring loaded bayonet arrangement having not seen one. I wondered if the plug would have been damaged on being released side ways. Be great if you can post any pics of the actual plug mechanism into the bomb when you have time. Oh love to see a pic of the bomb fuse you have I am into UXB’s as well. Is it Type 15, 17, 25, or 50?:eagerness: