Bofors Gun - Tongala, Victoria, Australia
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Rabbitto
S 36° 15.060 E 144° 56.957
55H E 315749 N 5986261
A Bofors Gun displayed off Mangan St Tongala
Waymark Code: WM8Q8P
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/02/2010
Views: 7
40mm Bofors Gun
Used During WW2 by
Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiments
Fires a 2 lb shell 2,500ft/sec
Muzzle Velocity 2,720ft/sec
120 Rounds per Minute, Clip Feed
What type of artillery is this?: Bofors Gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: World War 2
Date artillery was placed on display: 11/07/2004
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 36° 15.050 W 144° 56.957
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
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