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Old 10th Oct 2012, 22:33
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You learn something new every day ! (I did).

Before that even. Here is a link to the photo I thought it was which
is dated 1942 which they say is the first use of para frag bombs.

US 5th Air Force "parafrag" bombs falling onto Japanese airfield70 Years Ago—Sept. 12, 1942: Battle of the Ridge begins: Marines fight off attacks on Guadalcanal. US 5th Air Force light bombers first use parachute fragmentation bombs (“parafrags”)—in Buna, New Guinea.

Sarah Sundin's Blog - Today in World War II History - September 12, 2012 03:00
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