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Rob


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Thought these may be of interest, my two 60 Pounder shrapnell shells

Shrapnel Shell Mk 1, very clumsy looking

The rarer Shrapnel Shell Mk 2, much more streamlined

Close up of fuse

Fuse taken apart

Friction tube, inserted into a vent in the breech mechanism after it had been closed, and used to fire the gun

I'll get around to doing a proper photo walkaround of the IWM 60 pounder one day....



-- Edited by Rob on Friday 12th of February 2010 11:04:09 PM

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Rich Thompson

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Hello, you have some really nice pictures of the 60 pounder artillery shells. I am currently in the process of creating a website (www.hackneygunners.co.uk) that is the product of more than 4 years of research by a man called Brian Eves. His work now encompasses his grandfathers (Gunner Michael Holding) entire heavy battery (RGA 152nd) who operated a 60 pounder. Brain would like to use your photos as they show the black and yellow colouring that indicated high explosives (we have photos but none in the original colouration).

I assume the images are not rights managed but I wouldn't use them without permission.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards
Rich
rich@eyewitnesstours.com



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