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(c) attached by a jubilee clip round the body of the bomb to a shallow dark green cylindrical canister, in which case the overall dimensions of the bomb and canister are about 7 in. long by 3 in. diameter.

Any of the above may be attached to a length of balloon mooring wire, at the other end of which a larger parachute may be found. A small brass cylinder about 4 in. long will probably be found attached to the bomb. This should be handled carefully, as it contains a small cartridge, which may be fired by a sharp jerk.

(ii) A metal link 9 in. long fitted between the balloon and cable and connected by a short length of cable to a black parachute bag, which is secured to the balloon rigging (see Figure 79).

(iii) A metal link 10 in. long with a lug at each end through which the balloon cable passes and connected at one end to a black parachute bag, which is also attached to the cable by a 4 ft. length of wire (see Figure 80).

(iv) A device which is slung between twin cables in an open metal frame shaped somewhat like a bicycle saddle 20 in. long and which consists of a dark green box-shaped bomb about 6 in. square and 3 in. deep (see Fig. 81).

'''No naked light and no smoking should be allowed near grounded balloons. All four devices have lethal components, some of which may be operated by a jerk on the flying cable.'''