Aircraft Practice Bombs


There were basically 2 sorts of Practice Bombs, those, which were service bombs but filled inert eg. Sand or water; and those containing a spotting charge.

Practice Bombs containing a spotting charge included:

  • 8lb Practice Bomb,
  • 8.5lb Practice Bomb,
  • 10lb Practice Bomb,
  • 11.5lb Practice Bomb, and
  • 25lb Practice Bomb.

NOTE- Some Practice Bombs contained a Detonator Burster and could therefore be a dangerous UXO.


Practice Bomb

Image of a Practice Bomb

Practice Bomb

Image of a Practice Bomb