2 Pounder "Pom-Pom" Anti-Aircraft gun
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N 45° 25.003 W 075° 43.025
18T E 443894 N 5029494
This "Pom Pom" gun, which was mounted aboard the Corvette HMCS Kamloops, appeared in the 1943 film Corvette K-225. The gun is now located in the Lebreton Gallery of the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM10RVB
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/18/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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From an information panel on site:

2 Pounder "Pom-Pom" Anti-Aircraft gun

This "Pom-Pom" gun, so called because of the heavy thumping sound it produced when fired, was fitted to most Canadian Corvettes during the Second World War.

Designed to counter low flying aircraft, it was also used against surfaced submarines. This particular gun is one of hundreds built by Canadian manufacturers during the war. It was mounted aboard the Corvette HMCS Kamloops, which appeared in the 1943 film Corvette K-225.

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Museum Hours and Fees:

April 29 to September 2, 2019 Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours subject to change. Statutory holidays falling within this period follow the above hours of operation. September 3, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees: Adults $17 - Seniors $15 and students $13 Free on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Parking on the street in proximity to the museum as well as on the grounds of the museum is available for a fee. A parking garage is also available on site.

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What type of artillery is this?: 2 Pounder "Pom-Pom" Anti-Aircraft gun

Where is this artillery located?: Government building

What military of the world used this device?: Canadian - British

Date artillery was in use: 09/01/1939

Date artillery was placed on display: 05/08/2005

Cost?: 18.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No.


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