105-mm L5 Pack Howitzer - Simcoe, ON
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member stinger503
N 42° 50.107 W 080° 18.606
17T E 556382 N 4742736
Artillery located outside the Royal Canadian Legion in Simcoe
Waymark Code: WMVDF5
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/04/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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This piece of artillery is located outside the 79th Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Simcoe, Ontario. It is a 105-mm L5 Pack Howitzer and was used by Canadian Forces in parachute and light roles from 1969-1994. It could shoot a 32 pound shot up to 10,000 metres away.
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Day light hours only


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