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US G-43 nickels - what's that?

Discussion in 'Other Weapons' started by Recceswind, Mar 6, 2010.

  1. Recceswind

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    I'm looking for any info about "US G-43 nickels". What's that exactly?
    Thanks!
     
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    US G-43 is probably a kind of bomb/dispenser for leaflets (nickels). But I'm really not sure... I've read about B-17 "attacking target with nickels" or about "US G-43 nickels dropped on target".:confused:
     
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    got it! here you go recceswind, scroll down to the capital "E" Emsden...to view, ray..

    T/Sgt Clement Resto
     
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    Thanks Ray! But what is "US G-43" (or "US G43"?). I've never heard about such bomb or dispenser, but it must be "something" carrying leaflets...
     
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