20mm HEIZ B MARO 1940

[Tietze]

Hi,

Not exactly large ordnance I know, but I have a shell casing made into a lighter which my Grandad had with the markings on the base as per the title. always been intrigued as to what would / could have fired it? Any help appreciated.

Thanks
Tietze

[me6_130]

A pic or two would help a lot.

Carles

[Tietze]

A long time since the last post - but here are the pictures, what could have fired it?? Many thanks

[klarkon]

British 20x110 HS-404 - this 20mm HS case was made by Kynoch for loading by British Manufacturing & Research Co of Grantham, Lincs. Kynoch made 20mm HS cases for BMARCo from 1939 - 198?

[klarkon]

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Types of RAF 20 mm Hispano ammunition, from left: Practice/Ball; HEI; SAPI; AP

[Tietze]

That's excellent! Thank you very much for such a complete answer.

[klarkon]

I must know it, because during World War II about 540 Czech pilots died in the RAF