Allies Use New Fire Bomd -- A new type 650-lb, fire bomb is in use by the Allies, Containing a gelatinous substance, it burns at 1,4000f.. percolating into cracks and crevices, making it hard to extinguish. It has been used with good results against the defenders of Bordeaux and other French ports. A Carrier brings the bombs up for loading into the B-17 Flying Fortress "E-rat-icator," a veteran of 125 missions. It presented a new problem in loading, because of its size and sensitivity. April 19, 1945. (Photo by U.S Official Photo).

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Allies Use New Fire Bomd -- A new type 650-lb, fire bomb is in use by the Allies, Containing a gelatinous substance, it burns at 1,4000f.. percolating into cracks and crevices, making it hard to extinguish. It has been used with good results against the defenders of Bordeaux and other French ports. A Carrier brings the bombs up for loading into the B-17 Flying Fortress "E-rat-icator," a veteran of 125 missions. It presented a new problem in loading, because of its size and sensitivity. April 19, 1945. (Photo by U.S Official Photo).

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