Bomb - WW1 British 112lb Mk.III H.E.R.L. (Set of 4)

Comprising: Four historically accurate scale models in high-resolution, 3D-printed resin.

History: One of the major standardized high-explosive aerial weapons adopted by the Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, the 112lb aerial bomb was designed by Britain's Royal Laboratory. Entering widespread service by late 1916 as a pivotal structural midpoint in Great Britain's medium-weight bomb engineering.  It supplemented lighter 20lb and 100lb types, providing greater penetration and fragmentation effect for tactical bombing. It remained a mainstay of British aerial bombing throughout the middle years of the war. Production and employment of the 112 lb bomb increased significantly as bombing sorties grew in scale and frequency, and it continued in use alongside heavier weapons as aircraft capable of carrying larger loads were introduced.

Operational Use: The 112lb. series saw service with the: Airco D.H.4, DH.9, D.H.9a 'Ninak', and D.H.10; Armstrong Whitworth F.K.3, F.K.8, and Atlas; Avro 504c and 504k; Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo; Bristol F.2b Fighter; Fairey Campania; Handley Page O/100 and O/400; Martinsyde Elephant; Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2, F.E.2, R.E.7, B.E.12, and R.E.8; Short Admiralty Types 166, 184, 320, 827 and 830; Short Bomber; Sopwith F.1 Camel, Rhino, Snipe; Vickers Vimy; Westland Wapiti; and the Wight 'Converted' Seaplane.

Note: Images may include digital renderings of the actual 3D designs used to produce this scale model. Each respective scale is customized to ensure the greatest level detail and historical accuracy while factoring the limitations of the printing process in order to produce the most pleasing results.