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Mk 57 / B57 Tactical Nuclear Depth Bomb
London, Hangar Three/Four Aircraft & Exhibits
Training version of US tactical nuclear bomb as used by RAF 1960s/70s. Cigar-shaped bomb body with four fixed stabilising fins at rear. Fixed and folding suspension lugs at top of the bomb, pre-flight selection panel on side of bomb mid way along the body.
In RAF usage this bomb equipped the Nimrod. It was designed to destroy enemy submarines.
Details
| Object number | 1994/0135/O |
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| Production date | Circa 1963 |
| Date in use | 1963-1980 |
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