Static Artillery Display - Bevrijdingsmuseum - Nieuwdorp - the Netherlands
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N 51° 28.075 E 003° 44.659
31U E 551701 N 5702124
Cannon type QF (Quick Firing) MK II for 25 pounds of grenades. Made in Canada in 1943.
Waymark Code: WMZ5NG
Location: Zeeland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 09/13/2018
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Cannon type QF (Quick Firing) MK II for 25 pounds of grenades. Made in Canada in 1943. Used during WW II. This one was used until 2009 by the Dutch army. Stationed at the army base Seedorf (Germany). Until 2011 in the artillery museum at 't Harde (the Netherlands). Then placed here in front of the museum.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon for firing 25 pounds grenades
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Mainly allied forces during WW II
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1943
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/2011
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 51° 28.075 W 003° 44.659
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes
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