Canon Antiaérien Bofors QF 40-mm - Bofors QF 40-mm Anti-Aircraft Gun - Causapscal, Québec
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N 48° 21.210 W 067° 13.297
19U E 631748 N 5357119
Ce canon antiaérien 40mm Bofors, conçu par l’armurier suédois Bofors au début des années 1930, est situé près du cénotaphe, à Causapscal, Québec. This Bofort 40mm cannon, designed by AB Bofors, is located next to the cenotaph, in Causapscal, Québec.
Waymark Code: WMKQY0
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 05/19/2014
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Le 40 mm Bofors est un canon antiaérien conçu par l’armurier suédois Bofors au début des années 1930. Sa version initiale était baptisée 40L60, car le tube a une longueur théorique égale à 60 fois le calibre. Il fut fabriqué en Suède par la société Bofors elle-même, mais également sous licence dans de nombreux autres pays. Une grande partie des nations impliquées dans le deuxième conflit mondial l'ont utilisé sous des versions différentes, et même après. De nombreuses versions sont toujours en service dans les années 2010.
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The Bofors 40 mm gun, often referred to simply as the Bofors gun,is an anti-aircraft/multi-purpose autocannon designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors. It was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II, used by most of the western Allies as well as by the Axis powers. The cannon remains in service (as the main armament in the CV 90) making it both one of the longest-serving and most widespread artillery pieces of all time. Bofors itself has been part of BAE Systems AB since March 2005.
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What type of artillery is this?: Canon Antiaérien - Anti-aircraft gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Presque toutes les forces alliées durant la deuxieme guerre mondiale - Almost all allied forces during WWII
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1930
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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