Anti-Aircraft Gun 90mm, Kalmthout, Belgium
N 51° 22.598 E 004° 26.918
31U E 600822 N 5692705
90mm Anti-Aircraft Gun monument in front of the main entrance of 'De Kalmthoutse Heide'.
Waymark Code: WMCYT4
Location: Antwerpen, Belgium
Date Posted: 10/27/2011
Views: 14
This display commemorates the crews of those type of guns in the defense of the port of Antwerp in the period Oct 1944 and Apr 1945.
It was thus used against German V1 Flying Bombers, aimed at the port, in an attempt to turn the tide of the war and keep the Allies from using the port.
These 90mm guns were used during WWII and even after till the introduction of missile systems, in the 50ies.
The memorial was inaugurated in May 2008 and it carries the serial number 6161, built by Otis Elevator Co. Yonkers NY in 1942.
What type of artillery is this?: Anti-Aircraft
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: USA and Canada
Date artillery was placed on display: 05/01/2008
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 51° 22.608 E 004° 26.995
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GCQY93 (mystery-multi)
GC336WX (bonus of a series)
GC3656J (multi)
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
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