Original U.S. Cold War Era Mk 89 Mod 1 INERT 56 Pound Practice Bomb Rear Sight Assembly on 27 August 1944 A

on 27 August 1944 A TRP

There also some cracks in the outer bakelite housing

One of the articles indicates that upon his release he would possibly "stay on" as he didn't see enough of the world through a porthole

Throughout the book there are postage stamps and ink stamps from 1941

Original U.S. Cold War Era Mk 89 Mod 1 INERT 56 Pound Practice Bomb Rear Sight Assembly on 27 August 1944 AOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert example of the Mk 89 practice bomb series and is in compliance with the current BATF guidelines on inert ordnance. This is a practice bomb and was never intended to hold explosive content, nor can it be rendered live again. Not Available For Export. The practice bomb Mk 89 Mod 1 is a low drag sub caliber practice bomb, similar in shape to the low drag series of general purpose service bombs.