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Airbomb

An airbomb is a type of firework. [1] It is simply a concentration of flashpowder in a paper case, that is ejected into the air with a black-powder lifting charge, ignited by a fuse. The flashpowder explodes in midair with a loud "bang" and a bright white flash.

Single tube airbombs were banned in Britain in 2004, because they are classed as a cheap, nuisance firework. Multishot airbombs are still legal in Britain. The airbomb effect, a loud bang and flash, continues to be a part of many larger fireworks.

Since 1 April 2008, any firework which contains at least one tube containing over 5% flashpowder will be classed under United Nations regulations as 1.3G, with stricter transportation and storage regulation. This effectively means that any firework containing a flashpowder effect will not be legally available for sale after this date. As such, manufacturers are replacing the "bang" with a crackle effect, or are using black-powder bursts. However these are more expensive and don't have the traditional "flash" effect.

See also

Air bomb

References

  1. ^ Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons (2002). Parliamentary Debates (Hansard).: House of Commons official report. H.M. Stationery Office.
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