PB4Y-2 with SWOD Mark 9 "Bat" Bomb

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Caption: 
US Navy PB4Y-2 Privateer with SWOD Mark 9 Mod 1 "Bat" guided glide bombs. Like its namesake, the "Bat" sent out radar signals and guided itself to the target. It was combat ready in May 1945, and saw limited use against Japanese ships. Close to land the "Bat" could be easily confused by radar reflections off of mountains or buildings.
Caption Written By: 
Jason McDonald
Photographed By: 
unknown
Photographer's Rank or Affiliation: 
unknown
Archive: 
National Archives and Records Ad
Date Photographed: 
Wednesday, December 12, 1945
Location: 
Philadelphia Ordnance District
City: 
Philadelphia
State/Province/Oblast: 
Pennsylvania
Country: 
United States
Copyright Notice: 
Caption ©2007 MFA Productions LLC Image in public domain

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