US Torpedo ?

**RH1941** · 05-10-2012, 10:12 PM

I picked this lot of photos and some paper work up this past weekend can anybody ID the torpedos in the photos . I have more photos if anybody would like to see them. Gary

**Eric Zentner** · 05-10-2012, 10:23 PM

It looks like a Finland LP 1 glide bomb.

Eric

**RH1941** · 05-10-2012, 10:34 PM

Eric they are us torpedoes the photos are from the south pacific. On the back of one of the photos it said arming the fish . Gary

**command450** · 05-10-2012, 10:34 PM

rather odd........I cant help.

they must be experimenting with different winged designs. they seem to be rather proud after completing them.

**Eric Zentner** · 05-10-2012, 10:41 PM

I have no idea then. This is what I saw. Wish you luck on it kinda cool though.

**RH1941** · 05-10-2012, 10:42 PM

I agree commando they do look proud . I have one letter that has been censored pretty good also.

**RH1941** · 05-10-2012, 10:46 PM

Eric they do look a lot alike

**RH1941** · 05-10-2012, 10:51 PM

This might be the us version . I don't see flaps on the one I posted and on the other photos that I haven't posted yet .

**command450** · 05-10-2012, 11:44 PM

by RH1941

I agree commando they do look proud . I have one letter that has been censored pretty good also.

I also wondered about that,because you can see the Army cleared the one letter. must not have been worried about any classified technology being released. obviously they are a special application for a mission or perhaps on to be tested

**sitges1990** · 05-11-2012, 12:30 AM

The photos are as described the GT-1 (glide torpedo). These had radio controlled rudders. The wooden attachments broke loose when it hit the water. These were supposedly used on enemy convoys. Erich's photo is the GB1-15 (glide bomb). These had radio controlled elevators and rudders. There were fifteen types of the GB and they were used for sub pens, bridges, and any other tight targets. I have not been able to find very much info out there on what type of radio system or frequency they used. Very cool photos Gary.

Jay