MK 82 is a 500lb General Purpose Bomb, initially these were manufactured in America but this one was manufactured at Bandiana in Victoria.
The MK 82 was designed as a Blast/Fragmentation bomb used to attack soft fragment sensitive targets, ie, troops, radar and aircraft in the open. Developed in the 1950's, it was first used in Vietnam, it has now become one of the most widely used bombs in the world.
The MK 82 has been used in Vietnam, Iraq war and the War in Afghanistan.
Specifications
Weight: 500lb (227kg)
Lenght: 87.4 inches (2.22mt)
Diameter: 10.75 inches (27.3cm)
Application: Low Drag General Purpose Bomb
This device is situated in the Snowtown RSL gardens which is dedicated to all who have served this great country of ours, so please take care as not to damage any items in this area.The Snowtown RSL is the second oldest RSL in the State of South Australia.
To retrieve this cache you will not need to trample any part of any of the garden areas but you will need a pair of tweezers.
Yes it is a nano
Please replace as found as it is a highly visible item in a highly visible area