The M5 bomb trailer is a 2½ ton capacity vehicle used during World War II for transporting bombs from munitions storage areas to the aircraft for loading. Up to six M5s can be towed in a train. The trailer weighs 7,200 pounds when fully loaded. The front pair of wheels are mounted on a caster assembly like a shopping cart.

The M5 bomb trailer is a 2-1/2 ton capacity vehicle used during World War II for transporting bombs from munitions storage areas to the aircraft for loading. Up to six M5s can be towed in a train. The trailer weighs 7,200 pounds when fully loaded.

TM 9-760 Bomb Trailer M5, 1942-08-22 Section I. General. Paragraph Scope 1 Characteristics 2 Data 3 II. Operating instructions. General 4 Attaching to...

Jan 1, 2009 · Here are a couple of photos of bomb wagons in the 324th FG in the ETO. This is an M5.

The M5 Bomb Trailer is a 2½ ton capacity vehicle used during World War II for transporting bombs from munitions storage areas to the aircraft for loading. Up to six M5s can be towed in a train. The trailer weighs 7,200 pounds when fully loaded.

I photographed an M5 Bomb Trailer at the IWM Duxford. This one is actually hooked up to a Cletrac M2 in the American Museum. This trailer was hooked up to a Cletrac tow tractor. Loaded with 1000-pound GP Bombs.

Feb 12, 2023 · Many times I have walked by the M5 bomb trailer that is underneath the starboard engine nacelle of the Martin B-26 Marauder. However, I had not further investigated the M5 trailer because the company name on the data plate was Oneida Ltd.

The M5 Bomb Trailer was a bomb trailer that was used by the United States during World War II. The trailer was designed to be towed by a mover such as a Jeep up to an aircraft to resupply it with new munitions.

Bomb Trailer M5 by United States War Department, 1942, U.S. G.P.O. edition, in English

Mar 16, 2009 · I have a WWII M5 bomb trailer that I will be posting for sale in the classified section, but my question is since I've haven't seen too many of these even at some shows, are these that rare or in to bad of shape to take to a show?