Bomb - WW1 British 520lb H.E.R.L. (Set of 2)

Comprising: Two historically accurate scale models in high-resolution, unpainted, 3D-printed resin. Available in your choice of 1/32, 1/48, or 1/72 scale.

History: The 520lb bomb was introduced in 1917 as part of Britain's expanding series of aerial ordnance developed under War Office ordnance policy. It was produced by the Royal Laboratory and external contractors to meet an increased demand for heavier demolition weapons and anti-submarine warfare, as submarine hull destruction relied on a massive hydroacoustic blast wave rather than physical armor penetration.

Classified as a light-cased, high-explosive bomb in contemporary ordnance tables, it was suitable for use against larger tactical and strategic targets. Production of the 520lb bomb rose in 1917–1918 in parallel with the rapid growth of British bombing operations. Its use is documented in operational equipment lists and service-load charts for heavy and long-range bombers by late 1917 and into 1918.

Operational Use: It was employed operationally by the largest British bomber types, often in mixed bomb loads alongside other service patterns. Documented to have equipped several aircraft, including the Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo; Curtiss H-16 "Large America"; Felixstowe F.2A; Handley Page O-series; Phoenix Cork; Porte Baby; Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.7; Short Bros. Admiralty Type 184 and Short Bomber; Sopwith Cuckoo; and the Vickers Vimy.

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