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WWII WW2 8 bomb, cluster Assembly, Tail Fin, destructor, blueprints - Original

$ 5.28

Availability: 57 in stock
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    This is a lot of original ww2 wwII blueprints centered around aerial ordinance.  This is the largest group I have ever listed and should have something for everyone.  There are cloth blueprints, white paper, bomb, destructor, cluster attachments, ...
    I took a photo of the biggest flaw I saw in the batch which was an apprx 3-4 tear in the top right corner of one of the prints.  I almost missed it myself.  I also took photos of the edges and corners as a representative indication of their shape.  These are nice.  I have been selling my collection for quite a while now and I have NEVER received a complaint.
    The pictures of the backs of the blueprints are for contrast between the cloth and paper blueprints.  The paper is high grade , but if you look closely, you can SEE the blueprint visible on the other side of the paper.  The cloth. --- NO.  You can also see the weave in of the fabric.
    Also of note is that the parts are often interchangeable for the assembly desired.  So, the tail fine blueprint specifies that the unit assembled can be fitted to various bombs and of various weight.
    I also believe, and nobody has corrected me yet, that the 1000+ lbs bombs were collectively referred to as Block Busters.  This lot includes one such bomb blueprint
    This lot is composed of:
    Bomb - Incendiary, 4 lb, AN-M50
    Aerial Bomb assembly
    Adapter - Booster MII5A1 Assembly and Details
    Destructor - AN-M3, Assembly
    Bomb General Purpose 1000 lbs, AN-M65A1 Assembly and Parts
    Fin Assembly AN-M103A1 (100lb size)   [ But, note the blue print - this fin assembly can be used on various bombs and weights! ]\
    Adapter Cluster M12 for two 100 lbs size bombs or Clusters Assembly and Details
    Destructor M4 Assembly and Details
    An ordnance expert - he has a FANTASTIC website on WW2 ordnance informed me that the Destructor was a mechanism used for ensuring stockpiles were destroyed in such cases as a ammo dump being over-run or for booby traping the weapons.
    These are all original and the items in the photographs are the items the winning bidder will receive.  This is not 'wall art' reproductions.  (Good luck - I hope you enjoy these as much as I do)
    LASTLY - I don't know why ebay is showing such high estimated costs for this!  I will ship this item out via the means desired, BUT if the cost is less than what ebay charges, I will refund the difference!  I do not charge for anything other than the cost of postage!  If more, .. good for you.  I will cover that difference out of my own pocket.