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Thesaurus Term/Concept: BOUNCING BOMB
| Identifier |
143024 |
| Class |
MDA OBJECT TYPE |
| Status |
Preferred |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
A cylindrical bomb, designed by Barnes Wallis in 1941, containing hydrostatic pistols measuring water pressure for detonation at a depth of 30 feet. Dropped whilst fast revolving at a height of 60 feet at 240-250 mph to maximise the bouncing effect. |
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