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1" Flare Cartridge

Hi TimG,

re 'Gunnerop
CTB = CT Brook (better known as Brooks fireworks)'

Thanks for the info

Gunnerop
 
Gunnerop
CTB = CT Brook (better known as Brooks fireworks)

Missingsomething
IFS/C International Flare and Signal Company, Canada
TWH T.W. Hand & Co. Cocksville. Ontario.

Chris 42 RQ
As you correctly state MB is the Metal Box Company but, 1MB is Metal Box Co. (F. Atkins& Co. Ltd (Hull))

Armourer
The green cartridge was made by ICI, filled by Standard Firewoorks, Huddersfield.

Regards

Tim. G.
Slight correction CTB = Charles Thomas Brock (better known as Brocks Fireworks)
 
@stevenlfireworks

Thank you - I've no idea how that typo got in. Rather embarrassing as I used to have a very good relationship with the Technical Directors at Hemel'

TimG
 
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Here is a selection of 1" , 1 1/2" and flare packets for you to enjoy. Old photos I may have shown before.
 

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