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U.S.N. AIRCRAFT BOMB AND DEPTH CHARGE RACK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
U.S.N. AIRCRAFT BOMB AND DEPTH CHARGE RACK
U.S.N. AIRCRAFT BOMB AND DEPTH CHARGE RACK
Relic from a war-time Navy aircraft, a bomb rack from which was suspended a bomb or depth charge while the aircraft was in flight to its target. The side of the unit is embossed: "NAVY BUR. OF AERO...RACK-BOMB", further noting that the rack had a capacity of 100 to 1,600 pounds. The 23 1/2" steel fixture has two clamps at bottom and an electrical connection leading to a switch within which would open the clamps when desired, releasing the explosive. Should the electronics fail, there are two cable attachments at top permitting manual release. Fine condition, ready for use. Exhibition History: The Mariner's Museum. Newport News "Carriers, Codes and Silent Ships", 1996. Provenance: TIME-LIFE Collection, The War Museum.