The former variant features ammunition comprised of 950 anti-infantry and anti-tank M74 bombs. Each bomb weighs just over 1lb, and during an attack, the M39 covers an area exceeding 355214 sq feet.

The latest meeting of East Kilbride Probus heard all about the history of the M74, writes Ken Lawton. Stuart Baird, a chartered engineer, was the guest speaker and he has a keen interest in the ...