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1940
1940 - 0417.PDF
FEBRUARY 8, 1940 Advertisements. 87 Protected by the C.IJM.A. Process, this tank was pierced by five '303 incendiary bullets and four •£ ordinary bullets but did not leak in 24 hours A fuel tank covered by the C.I.M.A. process showing the seal- ing of the filler orifice and vent. • The advantages of the C.I.M.A. process of Fuel Tank Protection are : I It renders a standard aluminium orduralumin aircraft fuel tank crash-proof, fireproof and proof against "303 and '5 ordinary and incendiary bullets. The whole tank is completely protected, including the sump and all connections. Armour plating is unnecessary. After being pierced by a bullet, the tank is serviceable for at least 24 hours. Repairs can be carried out in the field by qualified mechanics. It is not necessary to strip the protection off. Handhole fittings and other fittings are de- tachable.without damaging the protection The tank is protected from corrosion through moisture. C.I.M.A. Protection is light. Approxi- mately lib. per sq. ft. of surface area. For full particulars and illustrated brochure, apply to: hours FIRE PROOF CRASH PROOF BULLET PROOF FUEL TANKS This Tank was pierced by 42 -303 bullets and did not leak. FIREPROOF TA BRITISH LICENCEES OF THE THE AIRPORT TANK PROTECTION PROCESS PORTSMOUTH Telephone: Portsmouth 2444
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