M1 90mm Anti-Aircraft Artillery at Blaine Washington
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mnerv
N 48° 59.655 W 122° 44.976
10U E 518316 N 5426846
90mm Anti-Aircraft Artillery gun at 3rd and H Streets. Small veterans Memorial Park next to the Blaine Police Department.
Waymark Code: WM18TKB
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2023
Views: 1
The M1 90mm anti-aircraft gun entered service with the US Army in 1940 and was being fielded when the US entered WWII in December 1941. Federalized National Guard troops in the Phillipines used these guns in action shooting down several Japanese planes before the surrender of US forces and the Bataan Death March. These guns would serve throughout the war and into the cold war being deployed across the US before being replaced by Nike Missiles.
What type of artillery is this?: Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US and Canada
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
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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