World War II US Navy Mark 23 Aerial Practice Bomb

Item Details

A US Navy Mark 23 Mod 1 aerial practice bomb. This cast iron dummy bomb was used by Navy pilots in World War II to simulate a dropped bomb during training. The piece features a hollowed core, tailfin notches for a stabilizing shroud, and a stamp to the side reading ‘AN-MK 23 MOD 1’.

Condition

- rust, dents, and discoloration throughout, consistent with age; no shroud

Dimensions

Item #

17LAX353-237