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English: Diagram of the external features of a Mark 39 nuclear bomb. The Access Panel to the Armed/Safe Switch is indicated. Section A contains the warhead. Section B contains the parachute pack. The text on the front of the bomb, per museum casings , likely said: "REJECT IF DENTED OR DEFORMED."
Date
Source Hansen, Chuck (2007). Swords of Armageddon, version 2. Vol. V. Chukela Publications. p. 360.
Author US Department of Defense

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Diagram of the external features of a Mark 39 nuclear bomb.

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