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26 ibschrift Der Reichsminister der Luftfahrt Berlin, den 30, März 1942 und Oberkommandschaber der Lufftwaffe Inspection des Luftschutzes AERS AZ.41g 48 Nr.15438/42_(3_IA) Betrt: Erfahrungen bei Betwehr von Phosphor-Canistern und Liquidsbrandbomben. Reference: l.) RdLuObdL Insp.d.LS Az.4l g 48 L.In.13/L.In.14 No.11.522/41 (3 I A) dated 18.10.1941. 2.) DRdLuObdL Insp.d.LS Az.4l L 362O No.13743/41 (3 I C) of 2 Jan.42. a I. Since the publication of the leaflets on phosphorus canisters 22.5 kg (50_IB) and phosphorus fire bombs 14 kg (30 LB) have been particularly experienced in the vaccination of these wastes in areas affected by air raids. In detail, the following is added to the two leaflets: Nature: According to the present results, the contents of the phosphorus canisters of the gle. che, such as the Cer Phos horbrandbom- ben l4 kg (30 IB). It consists mainly of a grey-yellowish coloured tough, sticky petrol rubber mass (fire mass) and, to a lesser extent, a yellowish phosphorsohwefel solution for inflammation of the petrol rubber compound (twisted liquid): The fire mass consists of light gasoline and rubber in weight ratio'9 : l, the ignition fluid contains phosphorus and sulphur in the weight ratio 9 : 1 . Effect: After the impact of the phosphorus canister, splashes of the contents were found outside in a distance of 50 meters or more. The canister only penetrated the roof skin when it hit buildings, in individual cases the Gc:ehohsdcclo below. During the impact of the phosphorus fire bomb, the contents are hurled out of the bomb body burningly to the rear. Significant stab flame formation was observed. In the open space, spraying of the inhålts up to 50 meters and more - 2 -