Enjoy this WW1 French 'Pneumatic' Mortar Round...BILL
Enjoy this WW1 French 'Pneumatic' Mortar Round...BILL
"As long as there are brave men and warriors the halls of Valhalla will never be silent or empty"
In memory of my father William T. Grist December 26, 1920--September 10, 2009..
901st. Ordnance H.A.M. North Africa, Italy, Southern France....ETO
Also in memory of my mother Jane Kidd Grist Feb. 22, 1920-- September 27, 2009... WWll War bride May 1942...
Interesting! This is the first time I have heard of this weapon. I wonder how extensive it was used. I feel sorry for the guy operating the hand pump!
Johnnie
Nice round !!!
Interesting to see the actual shape of the round .. and the fin .... not surprising very similar to the early ariel "hand dropped" type of bombs !
G.
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