Krupp 8mm anti-aircraft C55 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Posted by: saopaulo1
S 22° 55.023 W 043° 10.400
23K E 687336 N 7464499
An anti-aircraft gun on display at the WWII memroial in Rio.
Waymark Code: WM3YQV
Location: Brazil
Date Posted: 06/07/2008
Views: 16
The is one of two on display. This gun was used by the Brazilian army in WWII.
What type of artillery is this?: anti aircraft artillery
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: WWII
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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