Flechette, Anti-Zeppelin

London, Hangar Two Aircraft & Exhibits

Cylindrical body with a solid pointed nose and three folding grapnel arms with a four fin tail.

Also known as "Ranken Dart" after it's inventor Commander Francis Ranken Royal Navy 1915.

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Object number	76/O/755
Associated with	Royal Flying Corps
Key events	United Kingdom, Bombing of, 1914-1918 {FBP}

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