Howitzer Mark II, 4,5" - Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
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Two Howitzer Mark II guns on display at the parking area of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg, PA.
Waymark Code: WM15TY7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2022
Views: 2
The QF 4.5-inch Howitzer guns were a British design and saw service in both World War I and II. These two guns and limber most likely served with the Canadian Army.
About the Ordnance QF 4.5-inch Howitzer:
Weight: 972 lbs.
Caliber: 4.5 inch
Maximum Range: 7,300 yards
Projectile weight: 35 lbs.
Maximum elevation: 45 degrees
Total number produced: 3,359
What type of artillery is this?: Ordnance QF, 4.5-inch Howitzer Mark II
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: British, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
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
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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