QF 25 Pounder Mk II - Nowa Nowa Cenotaph, Vic, Australia - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This field gun is painted the typical khaki colour, with the circular firing platform beneath it, and rubber tyres in reasonable condition. These field guns were made in England, and used during World War Two in Europe. [A shorter barreled version ("Snort") was designed, and produced in Australia for jungle-warfare, particularly in New Guinea.] Wikipedia: (visit link)

The standard 25 Pounder continued in use in the Australian Army in the Korean War and the Malayan Emergency. Apart from a small amount of rust on the jacket, breaking through the thick paint, it seemed in good condition.

The Mk II had a barrel 2.47 m long, on a carriage 2.13 m wide, weighing 1.6 tonne. A crew of 6 typically operated it. It was capable of firing High Explosive, Anti-Tank, Smoke, or even Propaganda spreading shells. Each shell weighed 11.5 kn (25 pounds) with a Calibre of 87.6 mm (3.45 in). It could fire at up to 8 rounds/minute, but generally 4/minute.

It was generally able to be elevated -5° to 45°, but could be adjusted further, with modifications. Without unlocking from the firing platform, it could be traversed 4° left and right, and when unlocked from the platform, traverse the full 360°.

Stamped on the curved surface of this particular barrel is:
QF 25 Pr MK II
CSRC° 1942 JACKET No L/6440
8 0 10

While on the upper flat surface of the jacket, partly covered by rust, is stamped:
25 Pr II
CHUBB 1942

On the 'right-hand' beveled side is:
DD(C)266/22

And on the 'right-hand' vertical flat surface is stamped:
B/RNoL/6449

[Nowa Nowa had an RSL Branch, but the closest is now Bairnsdale, or Lakes Entrance]

Visited: 1040, Friday, 13 May, 2016

What type of artillery is this?: 25 Pounder Field Gun [Standard Mk II] Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Australian Army Parking location to view this Waymark: S 37° 43.818 E 148° 05.568 Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: No Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Cost?: Not Listed

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