QF25 Pounder - Yea, Victoria, Australia - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The green-painted QF-25 (Quick Firing field gun with a 25 pound shell projectile) was commonly used by Britain and Australia in the Second World War. While Australia did make some, they were mostly with a shorter barrel, better for off-road maneuvers. It is 87.6mm calibre. With a drop-down circular foot-plate, and ability to elevate quickly (even from -5° up to 45°), it remained the primary ordnance into the 1960's. It weighs about 1.6 tonne and is 4.6m long, with a barrel 2.47m long. It could fire at up to 8 rounds per minute, and fire the shell up to 12km. [Some info from Wikipedia: QF 25-pounder]

A lacquered bronze plaque on the front of the protective shield reads:

Presented to the People of
YEA TOWNSHIP
October 1975
from the Members of
26 Transport Company RACT
PUCKAPUNYAL

* Because of the light rain that had fallen, it is hard to read the serial number on the barrel jacket. *

Address: Melba Highway & Pelissier Street, Yea, 3717, Australia

Visited: 1116, Wednesday, 2 March, 2022

What type of artillery is this?: 25 Pounder Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Britain; Australia Date artillery was placed on display: 10/01/1975 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: EMS #3 All Guns Blazing Date artillery was in use: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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