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WWII US AAF 100 LB Cement Practice bomb -
This is a US Army Air Force dummy bomb. As issued during World War two. The design was very simple.
The form from a real bomb was casted into a mold. Cement was then poured to make the dummy bomb.
Making the cement bombs was a more cost effective way for training the crew for bombing runs. The
weight was close to the real thing gave the pilot a good feel for what the bomber flew like
before and after the mission.
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collectibles. The data also includes a price guide to give you an idea of the value of the items.
The rear section of the 100 lb dummy bomb has four studs where fins could be attached. In addition, two
metal hooks are placed on the top of the bomb. These were used for loading and holding the bomb in the
aircraft.
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This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
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