ww2 weapon containers dropped by RAF for resistance... any info?

Dear all,

I was wondering if anyone has any information about the weapon containers that were used by the RAF to transport arms and supplies to the resistance on mainland Europe.

I'm interested in the dimensions, but also the material they were made of. If they were bomb-sized, were they transported on aircraft in the exact same manner as bombs (as in suspending them to bomb racks) or was a special modification necessary?

If anyone has any photographs or diagrams that would be most appreciated.

Regards,

Elger

 

Wonder if this is of any help, hope so.

http://www-cgsc.army.mil/carl/resources/csi/Lewis/images/pg28.gif

Jedburgh team operations in support of the 12th army group, August 1944

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https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/kent-csi/docs/v42i5a03p.htm


Going In

On the evening of 9 June, we lined up, parachutes attached, ready to board one of the converted Stirling bombers for the flight to our secret destination in France. The large bomb bay of the Stirling reduced the risk of hitting one's head while exiting the plane; this occasionally occurred with the circular opening of the Lancaster bomber. Three planes were designated for our area and each was packed with the crew, a dispatcher, some 15 parachutists, and a number of heavy steel containers bulging with weapons and equipment.

 

Kai-Petri, thank you for your reply, but the links don't seem to work

 

Works for me all right...I´m surprised as these are not any suspicious sites...