Various Bomb Tail fin units(German ww2)

[Waffenamt]

Here we have examples of the smaller fin units.

A quite scare restored one from an SC70kg bomb case. Note the mounting holes halway down the cone.They are for the spigot on the bomb case,being longer than a 50 therefore the design different. Slight markings can be seen(44).Need a yellow stripe when time.

 

As for the others,they are probably classed as top grade.

Lovely original paint and great markings!

The longer(sleeved) one is from a SD50 The shape and red stripe denotes this. Made completely from sheet steel.

The others are from an SC50kg,again steel but shorter to fit on the standard case.

[Lenny]

Wow, just wow...

[Waffenamt]

45 minutes ago, Lenny said:

Wow, just wow...

Cheers Len,it will be a struggle to find the striped ones in this condition nowadays.

[Boonie Stomper]

Very interesting photos of the German bomb fins.  In your first picture of the 3 fin assemblies together, I noticed that each fin has 2 holes in it.  I believe that I have what they were for.  My Uncle served as a B17 bombardier out the UK and when the war was over he was stationed at Istres, France.  He told me that stored there was a lot of German ordnance, some of which he "liberated" and eventually found it's way to my collection.  Included was this bomb fin whistle.

This is the whistle that was attached to German bombs for psychological warfare.  In the 2 photos you can see the whistles, one for each fin.  The caption says that they were made of cardboard.  Not the one that I have.  It is actually quite well made: the tube is steel with a plug in the base, spot-welded into place.  The pointed nose piece is wooden and attached with 2 rivets.  The 2 tube mounting holes measure exactly 9 inches, center-to-center.  If Waffenamt measures the holes on his bomb fins, I would bet that they are also 9 inches apart.  I cannot find any stamps or markings anywhere on this whistle.

I saw a picture (internet) of one other awhile back, but that is it.  I wonder how many survived the war?

Edited March 27, 2017 by Boonie Stomper

[Waffenamt]

oh!!!  A 'Jericho Pipe'  Lovely,item! Would kill for one. yes,it is indeed 9 inches between the holes on the tails.

Thank you very much for showing it.

 

[Desert Rat]

Sorry I am so late in answering this and finding it......BUT SUPERB...!!!

Best to you and thanks for showing it to us at MCN.......Desert Rat

[Waffenamt]

Discussing this the other day with my mate. Deduced we've never seen a metal one. I would love exact dimensions to make a copy,if possible please Boonie?

 

[Lenny]

Amazing... 😯

[Boonie Stomper]

Would be glad to send dimensions...in the next few days.  Do you want them in USA-type inches??  I don't do metric very well, but could make the effort.

[Waffenamt]

Hey Boonie,

Definately inches please. I too am also old school.

best

waffy

[Desert Rat]

Good one Waff & Boonie,

What the FFFFFF are Centimetres....I am the very old school...Inches Please.........as I can only read big numerals. (Must get my ass to Specsavers soon!)

Thank to you both....Desert Rat/ IanB

[Waffenamt]

Boonie,

Send the measurements when ready please

 

 

[Desert Rat]

Remember Boonie what WAFF wants....INCHES, mmmm so do I..!

Thanks...IanB

[ChrisR]

Waffenamt - Did you ever sort a Jericho pipe?

Its claimed they made them from bayonet scabbards too.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/original-ww2-german-whistle-1387092983

[Waffenamt]

On 16/11/2020 at 17:31, ChrisR said:

Waffenamt - Did you ever sort a Jericho pipe?

Its claimed they made them from bayonet scabbards too.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/original-ww2-german-whistle-1387092983

Yes Chris,i have an example of one. The lads on FB were not having any of it,even though its documented as per your post of the booklet.