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SECTION G LEAFLET G 1

INTRODUCTION

There is very little information available on pyrotechnic stores, in spite of the fact that the Japanese make much use of such signals. -One reason.for the very meagre information is that only small quantities have been captured; this is possibly because little importance is attached to this branch of ammunition in view of its comparatively nondestructive nature. Nevertheless all pyrotechnics are a potential fire hazard and must be treated as such.

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2. This Section is intended to cover Army pyrotechnic stores not included under other headings; for instanc 50-mm. flares which are fired from the Type '89 Grenade Discharger are discussed in Leaflet D. 8. Readers are therefore advised, if the item they are looking for is not in this Section, to look for it in another. The following division of this Section has been arranged provisionally and J.A.Ls. will be issued as below :-

G 1 - Introduction.

G 2 - Rocket, Signal, Modification 1.

G 3 - 35-mm. Signal Cartridge • G 4 - Ground flares.

G 5 - Type '93 4-cm .. Signal' flare.

G 6 - Type 100 Self-Projecting illuminating flare. G 7 - Reserved.

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'STANDARDIZATION AND TVPES

3. Although much Japanese a.mmunition is characterised by a lack of standardization, there is, however, a good measure of standardization in pyrotechnic stores. The flares and signal cartridges are of conven tional design and do not show any originality'

Flares :-'rhe 50-mm. flares fired from the Type '89 discharger appear to be the most widely used ann might be regarded as the standard flare, Oll the design of which all other types are based.

Signal Cartridges :-Only two calibres of signal cartridges are known to exist, 25-mm. and ·35-mm. They are similar in details of construction etc. Two samples of 35-mm. signal cartridge were examined at Kirkee in 1944, the 35-mm. yellow dragon with parachute and the 35-mm. three red star. They are believed to be fired from the 10 year Type 35-mm. Pyrotechnic Pistol, and are mainly used by aircraft personnel. Fur-ther details of this cartridge will be given in Leaflet G. 3. The 2fi-mm. cartridge will be discussed in a subsequent paragraph.

4. In addition to the items detailed above, other types of flares and signal cartridges are known to have been used by the Japanese, but in view of the very scanty information a vailable, they have not been allotted separate Sections. These will be briefly discussed bere.

(i) 25-mm. Signal Cartridges. Five different types of Signal Cartridges have been reported from Australian sources, three for daylight signalling giving black, white or yellow smokes and two for either day cr night WIth red or green flares respectively. The cartridges are fired from the Type '94 Very Pistol, Type '97 Signal Pistol and the Type '97 Triple barrel Pistol. In design and, construction the cartridges follow the normal British Service pattern and except for Ii. wooden block at the mouth of the case, have no unusual features .

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The calibre 25-mm. is not strictly correct as the bore diameter is reported to be 26.5. However, it is convenient to refer to these as I" or 25-mm. cartridges.

(ii) Parachute Signal Ball :-This has only recently been reported from American sources, and is believed to have been used by the Japanese in Okinawa, The signal ball is a cardboard sphere of 4; inches diameter covered by green paper. It contains a piece of safety fuze, a small bursting charge. sand ballast, and a red or white paper parachute. This parachute, with a small paper package of sand attached to the base of its shrouds, is protected from the force of the explosive charge by paper wadding. A cord 2 feet long, is secured to the sphere diametrically opposite the fuze. Presumably the purpose of this cord is to facilitate lowering of the ball into a tube or barrel with the fuze pointing downwards.

A bag containing !-ozs. of propellant charge and a length of safety fuze are provided with each signal ball but the weapon from which the signal ia discharged is not yet known. It has been reported, however, that sheet metal cylinders about 4 feet long and closed at one end have been found near the store of signal balls. A small hole in the closed end provided access for a fuze. The manner in which the ball is discharged will be easy to follow.

(iii) Signalling Shell :-This shell was very recently recovered by American Units. in Ie shima. In shape it resembles an electric light bulb, weighs 6 oza. and is made in two pieces. The lower portion is made of a. thin sheet of brass which is formed into an inverted truncated cone, and soldered longitudinally, There is a percussion cap at the narrow end- Above the cap is a small amount of propellant and around the circumference of the base are nine gas ports. The top of the shell is a hollow sphere of compressed paper 2i inches ill diameter which contains the main charge. The sphere is pressed into the open end of the inverted cone, and is secured in position by a gummed paper strip. A piece of safety fuze is attached to the sphere and connects it to the propellant. charge.

The main charge, 2-ozs. in weight, occupies more than half the sphere and is made of a number of small irregular pieces of powder, and a finer granuiat,ed black powder. Above this is a paper containing It ozs. of iron filings. Separating the iron filings and the main charge is a thin layer of cotton seed hulls. A thin red paper is pasted over the cardboard sphere and a black paper covers the brass cone. A label pasted on the side of the shell gives the date and place of manufacture. The met.hod of discharge of this shell is not known but presumably it is fired from a metal cylinder, in the same way as the parachute signal ball.

5. A number of Air and Naval flares are also used by the Japanese but they do not fait within the scope of this Section. No sketches or tabular charts have been included in this Introduction, as it it is hoped to issue the detailed leaflets shortly. Section G7 has been kept in reserve, in case it is desired to issue a leaflet on some other pyrotechnic store at a later date.

HANDLING AND TRANSPORT

( Of captured ammunition by Ordnance)

Pyrotechnic stores, being generally regarded as fireworks, and not usually having an H.E. filling, are often neglected, although in handling and transport, reasonable care must be exercised as they too are Jive stores and may contain a large amount of explosive charge. All pyrotechnics are a potential fire hazard and must be treated with care. In fact, some explode quite violently if they are fired after being subjected to adverse storage conditions or if they burn in a confined space.

If misfired or unserviceable flares or signal cartridges are found, no immediate danger is envisaged but it is advisible that these should be disposed of by burning or by dumping in deep water. The procedure laid down in R.A.O S. Part 8 Pamphlet No. 12 should be followed.

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JAPANESE AMMUNITION LEAFLETS

SECTION 'G LEAFLET G2

ROCKET, SIGNAL, MODIFICATION I.

GENERAL

So far as is known this rocket has not been encountered in the Burma theatre. and no sample has been received for examination at Kirkee. This Leaflet is based on Munif.ions Supply Laboratories Report No. 130, issued by tho Ministry of Munitions, Australia.

DESCRIPTION

2. The general construction of the rocket will be clear from-the sketch at the ond of this Leaflet., It will be seen tha.t it is very similar to the British Rocket Signal, I-Lb., Mk. 3, and is probably used for the same purpose, that is day and night signalling.

For purposos of description it will be convenient to divide the rocket into 2 main parts :-

( i) The Cardboard Case 'containing the propellant charge.

( ii) The Rocket Head containing 16 stars,

3. The Cardboard Case :-This consists of a rolled paper tube, choked at the lower end to form a vent. The propellan t, which consists of G.P., is pressed into' it so as to form a conical cavity in the centre. A piece of quickmatch is attached to the inside of the case below the vent and a short length of it protrudes through the vent into- the cavity. The remainder is coiled up loosely between the vent and the removable plug and, when uncoiled: serves as a wick igniter. Above the propellant charge is a primed paper disc, to

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which is attached a piece of quickmatch, t.he onds of which pass through two channels in the cardboard wad to a small charge of G.P., which acts as an ejection charge. A stick ( missing ), which fits into a metal socket. lashed and glued to t.he case, is provided for stabilizing the rocket during flight.

4. Rocket Head :-This is cardboard tube with an outer layer of paper and is filled with 16 stars, the spare space being occupied by 9 cardboard discs. The upper end is closed by a circular wooden block covered with a paper cone. The other end is attached to t.he case, the joints being sealed with white paper strips.

5. The 16 stars are arranged in the cylinder in layers of four and are heavily primed with G.P. to ensure rapid ignition. The average burning time is 5 seconds, during which they emit a brilliant, white light.

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The composition of the stars is as follows :-

Potassium Nitrate

63.1%

Sulphur

20.8%

An timony powder

14.7%

Resinous material

1.1%

IDENTIFICATION

O. The rocket is painted brown and has two labels on "the side which are translated as follows ~-

Label on head

" Signal Rocket Modification 1 ".

Label on case

" Manufactured November 1942

Lot A. Nippon Fire~orks Company.

SUMMARY OF DATA.

7. Length of rocket

14.9-ins.

Mean diameter on body

1. 71-ins. (approx)

Weight of rocket

l!-lb.

Weight of propellant ..

not known.

Weight of' ejection charge

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124 grains.

Weight of one star

124: grains.

HANDLING AND TRANSPORT

( Of captured ammunition by Ordnance)

R. 'I'rea t us for British Rocket Signal I-lb. Mk. 3. Also see J.A.L. G 1.

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i-lb. approx. IX, Oat egory Y.

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C.1. .A_·mn.) K'·kee.

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WEIGHT OF ROCKET - - - - - I ~ LB.

uAPANESE

ROCKET SIGNAL, MODifICATION I. Sf

C.l.AM... 142

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PAPER DISC.

G.P. EJECTION CHARGE

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JAPANESE AMMUNITION LEAFLETS

SECTION G LEAFLET G3

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CARTRIDGES, SIGNAL, 35-mm.

GENERAL

In this Leaflet it is proposed to discuss two types of signal cartridge, which were received for examination at Kirkee at the beginning of 1944. These cartridges were reported to have been recovered by Army personnel at the scene of the crash of a Japanese Type '100 2 ER Dineh aircraft which crashed near Jessore (Bengal) in December 1943 .. The cartridges are believed to be U8E'd mainly by aircraft personnel in the Ten Year Type 35-mm. Pyrotechnic Pistol. They may also be used as distress signals by crews of grounded aircraft.

35-mm. YELLOW DRAGON WITH PARACHUTE

DESCRIPTION

2. The general arrangement and make-up of this cartridge will be seen from the sketch at the end of this Leaflet, and a detailed descrip tion is not necessary. It oonsiats of the following main parts :-

(i i) ( ii i ) ( iv) (v ) (vi) (v i i)

(i) Brass cartridge case. Percussion cap.

Main ejection charge. Inner paper container. Delay fitment.

Second ejection charge.

Smoke composition in a steel container.

An analysis of the smoke composition gave the following results :-

Su lphides of arsenic Potassium Nitrate Sulphur

51.6 per cent 1

32.8 " J Gives yellow smoke on burning

15.6 "

(viii) Paper Parachute.

ACTION

3. On firing, the flash from tho cap ignites the main ejection charge which expels

he inner container, simultaneously igniting the safety fuze. After a given period of time, which is not known, the safety fuze burns through and ignites the second ejection charge contained in the wooden block. This ignites the smoke oompcsition and ejects the smoke container together with the parachute. The parachute then opens out and the container falls to earth, ernit.ting a yellow smoke. This cart-ridge is presumably used only for daylight

ignalling.

IDENTIFICATION

4. This round can be identified by its cartridge case which is made of brass throughout and the markings on the base which are stamped with a die and the depression filled in with yellow paint. A paper label having Japanese characters denoting "Yellow dragon", date and place of manufacture etc. is pasted on the top of the cork disc,

SUMMARY OF DATA

Length of cartridge case Diameter of body Diameter' over rim .. Weight filled

Lengt h of smoke container Diameter of smoke container Weight of smoke container ' .. Weight of empty cartridge Weicht of main cjecbion charge Weight of second eject.ion charge

4.75-in8. 1 :-38-ins l,;;-inR. 6.56-ozs. 1.:2 -ins, 1.2-ins. 1.0n-oz8. 3.58-ozs.

354.-grs. fI-grs.

35-mm. TRIPLE RED STAR

DESCRIPTION

5. This cartridge is simile I' to the 30-mm. Yellow Dragon described n hove, but t he most important differeuce is that instead of the smoke container and the pal'iH;lmi.t>, this cartridge contains threo stars.

6. The sketch at the end of the Leaflet gives a good idea of the genera l make "l' (lr tho cartridge, which consists of the following main part :-

(i) Brass car tridge case .. (ii) Percussion cap.

(iii) Main ejecciou charge. (iv) lnner pnper container. (v) Delay fitment.

(vi) Secoud eject-ion charge. (vii) Three stars.

7. Three Stars. 'The arrangement. of the stars with the felt wads in between is clearly shown in the sketch. Over each star is a. felt wad containing 6.2 grains of gUllpowder (size G. 20) covered by a perforated cardboard disc. Through the felt wads, curdboard discs and stars are threaded three cords of quiekrnatch, as shown in the sketch All t.he three stars are identical in dimensions and have the same cornposit.iou. An nnnlvai: of

'j he stars carried out here gave the following results :- .f(

Potassium Perchlorate Strontium Carbonate Sulphur ..

Resinous ma.ttor

55.6 per cent)

24.0 " f

16.8 "

3.0 "

Gives red flare on buruing.

ACTION

8. On firing, the flash from the cup ignites the main ejection charge which expels the inner container, simultaneously igniting the safety fuze. After a given period of time, the safety fuze burns through and ignites the second ejection charge contained. in t-he wooden block. It will be seen that the wooden block is only loosely attached to the inner container and not secured by three nails as in the case of the Yellow Dragon Signal Cartridge. It is therefore thought that when the second ejection charge burns, it throws out the wooden block, at the same time igniting the quiekmutch cords which convey the flash almost simultaneously to all tho three stars and to t.he gunpowder in the felt wads. Each star is then ejected from the base of the container being forced out by the explosion

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There is howev-er sorne doubt as to whet.her the stars are ejected from the base or from the mouth of the container. As only one round of this cartridge was receiverl at Kir'kae this cannot. be ascert ained, but it is very likely that this is a base ejection car tvidge.

IDENTIFICATION

9. Tn this case the stamping ut the base of the cartridge, indicating three red stars, is filled with maroon coloured paint. The base of the case is also partly milled to facilitate identification. In the case of the cartridge examined a t Kirkee, there was no paper label Oil the cork disc, but this may have been removed in handling.

SUI~'I:rr!ARY OF D A.TA

Length of the ca rtridge case Diameter of body

Diameter over rim

Weight filled

Length of star

Diameter of -star

Weigh t. of star .,

Weig ht, of empty cartl·idge .. Weight of main ejection charge ''\leight. of second ejection charge \Veight of G. P. in each felt wad

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4.75-ins. 1.:18-illS. 1.5-ins. 7.13-ozs.

.77-ins. 1.15-ins. 358-grains. 3.u8-ozs. 30-grains . 9-grains. 6.2-graills.

HANDLING AND TRANSPORT

( Of captured ammunition by Ordriance )

10. Both the types of signal cartridges may be handled in the same Wily as British 1 !-j n .. .igna l cart ridges.

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Yellow Dragon I 1/2-ozs.

Triple R~Hl Star 2 1/2-ozs.

IX Category Y.

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SECTION G LEAFLET G 5

'FLARE, SrGNAL, 4-cm., TVPE '93, SELF-PROPELLING

GENERAL

Two types of signal flares have been reported in this calibre, though none has been examined at Kirkee. This Leaflet is. based on 2/1 Australian C.W. Laboratory R.A.E. report dated 10th July 1~44. It is proposed to discuss the Triple White Shooting Star first, and then deal with the Green Parachute Star on which information is rather scanty. The sketch at the end of this Leaflet gives details of both the flares and the projector.

TRIPLE WRITE SHOOTING STAR

DESCRIPTION

2. The Proiector :-This consists of a tinned iron cylinder which serves both as a container and a projector. It is coated externally and internally with a clear, golden varnish, and has a white paper label outside. The top is closed by a white cardboard disc which is retained in position by a strip of brown paper. In the upper end of the metal container is a 1.2· wide piece of cardboard folded to form a prismatic distance piece. Separating the distance piece from the top of the flare is a white cardboard disc.

The lower portion of the projector is closed by a tinned iron cover, which is held in position by a cotton tape and brawn paper band. Above the cover are a U-Shaped length of safety fuze wrapped in brown paper along one arm, a wad of cotton and an octagonal striker block wrapped in brown paper. Four sides of this are covered: with a mixture of red phosphorus and an abrasive.

3. A turned wooden block with a central hole to accommodate a length of safety fuze is held in the lower end of the projector by 6 tacks. The top of the block has a cavity to hold the propellant charge. Across the base of the wooden block is a radial groove, in which is housed a portion of the safety fuze. The upper end of the safety fuze is in contact with the propellant charge. A thin brass tube, containing match composition in one end, is crimped to the lower end of the fuze.

Above the block are two cardboard washers' and a brown felt washer, on which the flare rests.

4. The Flare Body:-. This is cylindrical in .shape, is made -up of several layers of paper c'ompressed together and is closed by a numbor of paper discs at the top. A wooden block with a hole in the middle to accommodate the safety fuze is glued into the lower end of the flare, and is held in position by 5 tacks. The safety fuze passes through the central axis of the block and projects below the base. The top of the block is recessed to hold tho ejection charge and is closed by a circular waxed paper glued to it. Resting on the top of the wooden block are a. thin white cardboard disc and a brown felt wad. Above these are the three atars, each separat-ed by brown felt wads.

Glued longitudinally inside the body of the flare are two tight rolls of brown paper approximately .2" in diameter and 2.25" long, one on each side of the channel in the top of the wooden block.

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5. The Stars :-The three stars were almost . -u long 1.1" in diameter and weighing 287 grains.

olJowing composition:-

Potassium Nitrate Antimony Trisulphide Charcoal

Sulpb ur and Resinous mat.ter

equal in dimensions and weight, being They consisted of a dark grey powder of

63% J2% 5% 20%

The flare is closed by a thick cardboard disc and the remaining space is filled with a t disc and a thick cotton wad.

ACTION

6. The base cover, cotton pad and striker block are removed and the bent safety fuze is straightened out from the radial groove in the base of the turned wooden block and through the hole in the metal container. The projector is then fixed in the desired posit-ion in the ground by means of the teeth in the base cover.

The match head is ignited with the. friction igniter and the flash is transmitted through the safety fuze to the propellant charge. This ejects the flare, simultaneously igniting t.he safety fuze in the wooden block. After a given period of time, which is not known, the safety fuze burns through and ignites the ejection charge, thus expelling and igniting the three stars.

7. The function of the two paper rolls within the projectile would appear to be to prevent the stars from resting on top of the channel in the wooden block. A passage is thus kept clear through the channel and between the rolls for the flash from the ejection charge to ignite the pellets from the side.

IDENTIFICATION

8. The container, which is a.lso the projector, is coated with 11 clear golden varnish and has a white paper label with Japanese characters enclosed in four single black lines. The following is a free translation of the label :-

" Trailing star. Three white stars.

Type '93 4-cm. Manoeuvre Signal Flare. For short distance night use.

Colour of flare: white.

Altitude: 80 metres.

Visible in daytime 1 GOO metres away Visible in night time 5000 metres away. Effective for two years. Made in J 93 7 ".

SUMMARY OF DATA

9.

Total weight

Weight of flare

Weight of each star Length overall

Length of flare Diameter over container Diameter of flare

9.24 ozs. 3.52 ozs. 0.65 ozs. 7.16 ins. 3.7 ins. 1.74 ins. 1.6 ins.

GREEN PARACHUTE STAR DESCRIPTION

10. The Projector :- The projector is practically identical with the one described in paras. 2 and 3, hence a separate sketch of this is not included. There are, however, minor . differences, e. g. in the shape of the cardboard distance piece etc., but these are not appreciable.

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11. The Flare :-This is similar in construction to the Triple White Shooting Star, except that the three White Stars are replaced by the green star and parachute. The wooden block and safety fuze WE're also similar, except for the absence of the channel at the top of the block; the charge also was missing

The Australian Report. states that the flare was in a dilapidated condition a~d already been interfered with before examination, therefore certain components shown In the sketch may not be quite correct.

12. The Parachute and Star:- The· parachute consists of green tissue paper, octagonal in shape , each side being 6. T" lou-r It ha eirrht silk S r roud lines approximately 23t inches long, and joined to a cord 15~ inches lona, Around the lower [) inches of this

cotton cord is a twist.ed piece of asbestos cord. -

The star is approxima.tely 1.33" long and 1.2" in diameter, and has a thick brown cardboard disc gIl led on the top. It is wrapped in brown paper. but the ~)ase is uncovered. The star is blackish in colour and appears to have a layer of black powder over the base. The Iollowinrr is the result of chemical analysis r-e-

Barium Chlorate Charcoal. Resinous mn tter.

81% 11% 8%

ACTION

13. The action is the same as for the Triple White Shooting st.ar , except t.ha t in this cas o the star is ignited from the base instead of laterally.

IDENTIFICATION

14. The colour on the container was rubbed off and gave a silvery appearance. The label was partly torn off but. appeared to have Japanese characters enclosed in four double

lines. The following is a free t.ranalat ion i-e- ~ .

"Green Comet

For Ionz distance night. use.

Colour of flare: Green with Groen parachute. Altitude 8 I metres,

Visible in daytime 3000 metres away Visiblo in night. time 800~ metres away. Effect.ivo for l.,WO years. Made in 1939 "

SUMMARY OF DATA

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Length overall

Length of fiure Diameter of container Diameter of flare.

Total weight ( somo items missing ). Wt. of projectile (- do - )

vV t, of star.

7.2' 3.7" 1.7 -!" 1.6'"

8.7 ozs. 2.0 ozs. l.~ ozs.

HANDLING AND TRANSPORT

( Of captured ammunition by Ordnance)

16. This applies to both the flares. See instructions given undor Handling and Transport in J. A. L. G 1.

A.S.P.

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CLA. IFICATION FOR SEA TRANSPOR r

Triple White Star. Parachute Green Star Assume 3 ozs per flare .

IX, Y. A.S.P.

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D. OF A. ( INDIA)

JAPANESE AMMUNITION LEAFLETS

SECTION G LEAFLET G 6

JAPANESE, TVPE 100,

SELF-PROPELLING ILL'UMINATING FLARE

WITH

PARACHUTE

GENERAL

A sample of this type of flare has been recently received at Kirkee and this Leaflet is a report on the examination. Outwardly this candle resembles the normal types of Self Propelling Smoke Candles and could be easily confused with the Type '99A Self Propelling Screening Smoke Candle.

DESCRIPTION

2. The flare is cylindrical in shape and consists of an outer container closed by two lids, top and bottm, and an inner steel container holding the star and the two parachutes. Propellant details are similar to those of the normal smoke self-propelling candles. The inner container is manufactured from steel and holds, from top to bottom, a paper parachute, a silk parachute, the star and the star ejection charge. In the base of this container is a hole closed with a tin foil diaphragm, which opens upwards on to the delay composition which ignites the star ejection charge having itself been initiated by the main propellant flash.

3. Filling- The star dimensions are 2.5"x1.75" and the composition of the star is Barium Nitrate, Aluminium powder and Magnesium powder with a stiffener of Wax and Shellac.

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4. Method of use. The candle is sen up in the same way as the FJelf-propelling smoke candles, the spike which holds the candle being driven into the ground at the angle which will give the required trajectory. The burning of the ejection charge of G.P. throws out the star container, the initial flash igniting the delay in the base of the scar container.

This delay burns to the star ejection charge of G.P. ~hich expells the star and parachutes.

The flash from the ejection charge ignites the priming composition in the base of the star and the star composition begins to burn. The time of burning of the star is approxima tely one minute and it can reach a height of 250 feet.

PACKING

5. This store was not delivered at Kirkee in its standard packing. It is not possible, therefore, to comment on the method of packing.

IDENTIFICATION

6. The outer container is painted olive drab and bears white Japanese characters reading from top to bottom, stencilled on the side. The translation of these characters will be found on Fig. 3 of the Plate included with this Leaflet. A white vestical is also found on the side of the container. The significance of this marking has already been discussed in J.A.L. J4 where it was suggested that this marking can be used as a means of night identifica. tion as it lies directly over the match head aperture. It is also thought that this marking is used in laying for line.

7. SUMMARY OF DATA

Weight

1 lb. 15~ ozs.

Over all length

8.1&'

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Diameter

2.09'

Diameter of paper parachute (Spread on ground)

40'

Silk parasheet (square)

5'x5'

HANDLING AND TRANSPORT

(Of captured ammunition by Ordnance)

8. The principles which apply to equivalent stores in the British Service m~y be safely adopted in the case of this Japanese store. The store is well made and the lids, secured

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by shellaced adhesive tape, provide adequate protection in storage. It should be remembered that such stores should always be kept in a cool dry place during storage.

A. S. P.

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EXPLOSIVE/FIRE RISK

GROUP CLASSIFICA l'ION CLASSFICATION FOR

SEA TRANSPORT

Approximately 7.2 ozs. per Flare Group IX Category r'Y"

o: 1. Amtl., Kirkee,

~irst Issae. 8th May, 1946.

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