SZ/OEMU/47/12/27 - Use by Germans of D.A. fuzed H.E. shell and projectiles, incendiary. Comparative chances of success in aircraft destruction. Suggested research on fin stabilised projectile, 20/12/45

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/47/12/27

Level of description

Item

Title

Use by Germans of D.A. fuzed H.E. shell and projectiles, incendiary. Comparative chances of success in aircraft destruction. Suggested research on fin stabilised projectile, 20/12/45

Date/s

1945

Quantity & Format

10 leaves

Subject

Incendiary bombs
High explosive projectiles

Creator

Great Britain. Ordnance Board.

Scope and content

A.C. 8817

SD/FP. 385

O.B. Proc. No. Q3,998

Looks at reasons why Germany developed the H.A.A. shell fuzed D.A. instead of time fuzed. Compares the two shells' effectiveness against aircraft and considers future research.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/47 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel]
    - SZ/OEMU/47/12 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel. Anti-aircraft shells]
      - SZ/OEMU/47/12/27 - Use by Germans of D.A. fuzed H.E. shell and projectiles, incendiary. Comparative chances of success in aircraft destruction. Suggested research on fin stabilised projectile, 20/12/45

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