Question  Ordnance ID Help

Posted At : January 20, 2007 8:03 AM | Posted By : Admin
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This image was received from a UXO News Wire Service subscriber that wished to remain anonymous. He wanted to know what specific type of bomb is shown in the picture. It was reported that the item was just under 2 meters long and its casing was marked "MFP AMF YORK 0873". If you think you know the specific type or Mark / Mod number of this item please post it as a comment to the article. Thank you.

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Dan's Gravatar The ordnance item shown in the article posted on 20 January appears to be a U.S. Mk 82 500lbs Bomb.
The gentlemen observing the bomb do not seem to be too concerned about safety given the large crowd that seems to be gathered around the around the item (not a safe practice to follow especially if you are unsure of the type of munition you are dealing with).www
# Posted By Dan | 1/26/07 1:46 PM
Rebb's Gravatar There is a very strong possibility that the bomb may be a MK 83, 1,000 lb. Looking at the man in the blue
pants along side the bomb, the slight angle of his leg and knee and the top of the bomb would be just
about the right height of the bomb diameter of 14 inches. The MK 82's diameter is only 10.8 inches.
# Posted By Rebb | 4/23/07 5:12 AM
Abdulbashir's Gravatar I do agree (earlier comments by the two gents) bomb belong s to Mk 80 series, safety wise, item should not be shown in public
item has still attached shipping base plug both rear and front fuze wells, but not sure, if item has comp or pur TNT store in it.
# Posted By Abdulbashir | 7/26/07 3:56 PM
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