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The next task was to devise a delayed action initiator which would cause the limpet mine to explode after a time delay of between half an hour to two hours. This was solved with the use of - quite incredibly - aniseed balls which took exactly the right length of time to dissolve.
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http://www.galaxy.bedfordshire.gov.u...impet_mine.htm
http://www.millsgrenades.co.uk/Soe%202.htm
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Aniseed Balls - a traditional favourite - like little gobstoppers and with a strong aniseed flavour
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http://www.aquarterof.co.uk/product_...roducts_id/350
Unfortunately, there has been a massive "Lay Off" at the factory where the aniseed balls were to be made. Without the vital Delay Tin - no mine!
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Last edited by dobster; 12-23-2004 at 05:14 PM..
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