Torpedo, Mark 8

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Torpedo, Mark 8, warhead modified to be a large bomb with flip out fins. Filled with concrete. Tested on Vickers Virginia bombers after World War I. Code name - Tank dropping trials.

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Category:: Farnborough

Object Number:: 1993-2091

Materials:: steel & concrete

Measurements:: overall: 585 mm x 1945 mm x 455 mm,

type:: torpedo

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Torpedo, Mark 8

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