PIAT Anti-tank Weapon - Ottawa, Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 45° 25.003 W 075° 43.025
18T E 443894 N 5029494
This PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) is located in gallery 4 of the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM10T86
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/20/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 2

From an information panel on site:

The PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) was a shoulder-held anti-tank weapon. Canadian used it successfully against German armour at Casa Berardi.

PIAT: (visit link)

Museum Guide: (visit link)
What type of artillery is this?: PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank)

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.


Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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