A streamlined 220 pound bomb can approach far higher speeds when falling!
They managed to buy 4 500 pound bombs to be used in the assassination attempt.
The Bigeye was a roughly 500 pound bomb delivered by plane.
She received six near misses from 100 pound bombs but no damage, and drove the enemy planes off with gunfire.
At 17.28 the 100 pound bomb exploded and the Avenger came apart in a ball of flame.
As they did so, the first 100 pound bomb struck the forward gallery directly underneath the bridge.
The armour of the Illustrious class was intended to protect against 1,000 pound bombs.
Tests were undertaken using four pound bombs filled with botulin.
As the first lorry passed, the order to fire was given and a home made three pound bomb was thrown.
Each carried four 250 pound bombs, although large versions were later produced.