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Aluminum Sea Marker Mk I (Service) |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| NA, | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| NA, 1 lb. | |||
| Color | |||
| Aluminum over-all | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| Aluminum Sea Marker, NA |
| Description: |
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| The marker consists of a fragile, paper-sided body of square cross section, fitted with wooden end pieces, and filled with alumi¬num powder. The outside is coated with aluminum paint. The body is surrounded by a loose cardboard sheath to protect it from damage while being handled. |
| Use: |
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| The marker consists of a fragile, paper-sided body of square cross section, fitted with wooden end pieces, and filled with aluminum powder. |
| Functioning: |
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| When the sea marker is dropped from a plane, the cardboard sheath separates from the marker, and the latter ruptures on impact with the sea, leaving a patch of alumi¬num powder floating on the surface. |
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| Data Source: |
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| OP 1665 Explosive Ordnance British |
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