Mark 2 - 25 Pounder - Lang Lang, Victoria, Australia
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S 38° 15.928 E 145° 33.789
55H E 374301 N 5763753
The British designed Mark 2 - 25 Pounder was introduced in 1940 and withdrawn in 1975. It sits in a static display in a park in the main street of Lang Lang.
Waymark Code: WMBD9R
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/09/2011
Views: 13
It was used by the 2/12th Australian Field Regiment of 9th Division in theatres of war in the Middle East (El Alamein), New Guinea and nearby islands and Borneo.
The gun had a maximum range of 13,400 yards (12,250 metres) and a muzzle velocity of 1,700 feet per second (518 metres per second).
What type of artillery is this?: 25 pound gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Australian Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1940
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/2006
Parking location to view this Waymark: 00° 00.000 W 145° 00.000
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes
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