MAKE A MEME View Large Image During "Operation Starvation", each B-29 was loaded with an average of 12,000 lb of mines, consisting of a mixture of 2,000 lb MK 25 mines and 1,000 lb MK 26 and 36 mines. A mix of magnetic and acoustic actuating devices were used ...
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Keywords: During "Operation Starvation", each B-29 was loaded with an average of 12,000 lb of mines, consisting of a mixture of 2,000 lb MK 25 mines and 1,000 lb MK 26 and 36 mines. A mix of magnetic and acoustic actuating devices were used with various sensitivity settings, a random mix of arming delays between 1 and 30 days, and ship counts between 1 and 9. 1945 b29 superfortress ordnance seamine mk25 mk26 aerialmine operationstarvation anm25 anm26
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