Canadian Army 40MM Bofors Gun - Cardinal, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 47.103 W 075° 23.097
18T E 469546 N 4959144
Old Canadian Army 40mm Bofors Anti-Aircraft gun located outside Royal Canadian Legion Branch 105 in Cardinal, ON
Waymark Code: WMVZRA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/17/2017
Views: 7
The Bofors QF 40mm Antiaircraft gun has been in existence since the late 1930's. Built by AB Bofors of Sweden, the gun has been a staple of Commonwealth and Allied Armed Forces for decades. During the Second World War it was built under licence in Canada, the UK, US and other Allied countries.
A total of 1,311 were built in Canada by the Otis-Fensom Company, more familiarly known as Otis Elevator.
The piece on display was restored and placed on display in 1994, due to the good graces of two local businesses - Workman's High Pressure Cleaning and Mel Johnson GM.
The builder's plate is missing.
What type of artillery is this?: Anti-aircraft
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Canadian Army, Allied Forces
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1940
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1994
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 44° 47.105 W 075° 23.070
Cost?: 0.00 (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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