Preparing a Napalm Bomb for a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

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Check out this new article at RetroMechanix.com reproducing "Preparation and Employment of the Fire Bomb,” a manual showing the step-by-step process of converting a drop tank into a napalm bomb for use by a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt:

This article features 22 high resolution photos showing the equipment and techniques used in preparing the bomb; candid shots of personnel; and detail shots of the bomb being mounted on the P-47D, which provide useful reference for modelers.

-Jared

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I love the smell of napalm in the morning!

Must admit I find this sort of information interesting, will check out the link ASAP!

Thanks for posting Jared

  • 23 photographs showing all steps required to convert a standard drop tank to a fire munition (napalm) Covers igniter adaptation to the fill cap to a few trial runs. Excellent reference photographs for WWII air compressors, igniters, field machinists trucks, M1 bomb cart & maintenance personal installing said munition.
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Fascinating!