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Bomb - British 20lb Cooper Mk.I (Capped) (Set of 8)

Bomb - British 20lb Cooper Mk.I (Capped) (Set of 8)

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Comprising: Eight historically accurate scale models in high-resolution, 3D-printed resin.  One decal sheet.

History: Developed early during WW1, the Cooper bomb was was used extensively throughout the war by the Royal Flying Corps.  It was among the first high-explosive fragmentary bombs to be adopted by the RFC and the United States Army Air Corps for anti-personnel use.  They remained in use through the 1920s.

Operational Use: Deployed by fighters and bombers alike. Among the many aircraft that deployed this weapon: A.D. Flying Boat; Armstrong Whitworth F.K.8.; Martinsyde G.100, F.4 Buzzard and Elephant; Bristol F.2b Fighter; Airco D.H.4, D.H.5, D.H.9, and D.H.9a; Nieuport Nighthawk; Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2, F.E.2b, B.E.12, R.E.8, and S.E.5; Sage Type 3, Sopwith F.1 Camel, 1 1/2 Strutter, Pup, 5F.1 Dolphin, Rhino, 7F.1 Snipe, TF.2 Salamander

Note: Images depict 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.

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