free fall nuclear bombs
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NATO Tactical Nuclear Forces
In the late 1950s the US deployed a bewildering range of tactical nuclear weapons in Western Europe. The US Army had its spectacular 280mm atomic cannon mounted between two trucks. It then had smaller 8" warheads for the M115 howitzer which were made available to the UK and other NATO allies...- uk 75
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- atomic mines cold war cruise missile free fall nuclear bombs free fall nuclear weapons great britain intermediate range ballistic missile north atlantic treaty organisation nuclear battlefield short range ballistic missile tactical nuke united states western europe
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- Forum: Military
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US speculation on a rudimentary Indian nuclear bomber force in 1972
In 1972 the US speculated that if India had gone nuclear at that time, India could "use aircraft in its current inventory such as Canberras or reconfigured Boeing 707's or 747's, as delivery vehicles, but these would be a rudimentary affair, essentially for one-way missions."...- datafuser
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- cold war early 1970s free fall nuclear bombs free fall nuclear weapons indian air force nuclear nuclear battlefield republic of india strategic bomber united states
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- Forum: Aviation & Space
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RAF Boeing Washington B.1 (B-29) with Grand Slam bombs
I've looked thru every B-29 book I have or have seen & Googled with no luck. I've read that some of the B-29s sent to the RAF were equipped with racks at the wing roots to carry a Grand Slam bomb under each wing. ISTR also that some USAF a/c were modified as well. I've not been able to find pics...- frank
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- cold war early 1950s free fall nuclear bombs free fall nuclear weapons heavy bomber korean war late 1940s mutual defense assistance act mutual defense assistance program north atlantic treaty organisation nuclear battlefield raf bomber command royal air force strategic bomber united states united states air force
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- Forum: Secret Postwar Aircraft Projects