Bofors 40 mm - Pegasus Bridge (Normandie), France
N 49° 14.561 W 000° 16.488
30U E 698346 N 5458008
[FR] Le 40 mm Bofors est un canon antiaérien conçu par l’armurier suédois Bofors au début des années 1930. [EN] The Bofors 40 mm gun is an anti-aircraft/multi-purpose autocannon designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors.
Waymark Code: WMTFMQ
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 11/17/2016
Views: 9
[FR] Il fut fabriqué en Suède par la société Bofors elle-même, mais également sous licence dans de nombreux autres pays. Une grande partie des nations impliquées dans le deuxième conflit mondial l'ont utilisé sous des versions différentes, et même après. De nombreuses versions sont toujours en service dans les années 2010.
[EN] It was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II, used by most of the western Allies as well as by the Axis powers. A small number of these weapons remain in service to this day, and saw action as late as the Gulf War.
What type of artillery is this?: anti-aircraft/multi-purpose autocannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: most of the western Allies as well as by the Axis powers
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Cost?: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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