This is a rare find relic from the London Blitz it is a steel outer case 2kg B-2 incendiary bomb.The German B-2 incendiary bomb (also known as the B2EZ or similar variants like the B1E) was a 1–2 kg aerial bomb used by the Luftwaffe for massive firebombing campaigns. Utilizing a thermite-filled magnesium casing, they were highly effective, intended for dropping in clusters via canisters to incinerate urban areas.
The outer case has no tail fin and is completely empty but is pretty much all still there other then that and with only light pitting and obviously did not blow up after being dropped but it is empty and inert, deactivated by condition.The case is solid and in nice relic condition, retaining some of its original paint inside and some original black paintwork outside. The case overall remains in very good condition for display or inclusion in any collection. It has been carefully cleaned and is perfect for display and a rare one one for any collection.
This German B-2 incendiary bomb was dropped on the Lewisham area of London. The fin was recovered during building work in the late 1980’s and was originally dropped by the Luftwaffe during the Blitz of London in 1940-1941.The fin comes with 2 A5 laminated information cards with pictures and diagram.
This is a rare find relic from the London Blitz it is a steel outer case 2kg B-2 incendiary bomb.The German B-2 incendiary bomb (also known as the B2EZ or similar variants like the B1E) was a 1–2 kg aerial bomb used by the Luftwaffe for massive firebombing campaigns. Utilizing a thermite-filled magnesium casing, they were highly effective, intended for dropping in clusters via canisters to incinerate urban areas.
The outer case has no tail fin and is completely empty but is pretty much all still there other then that and with only light pitting and obviously did not blow up after being dropped but it is empty and inert, deactivated by condition.The case is solid and in nice relic condition, retaining some of its original paint inside and some original black paintwork outside. The case overall remains in very good condition for display or inclusion in any collection. It has been carefully cleaned and is perfect for display and a rare one one for any collection.
This German B-2 incendiary bomb was dropped on the Lewisham area of London. The fin was recovered during building work in the late 1980’s and was originally dropped by the Luftwaffe during the Blitz of London in 1940-1941.The fin comes with 2 A5 laminated information cards with pictures and diagram.
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