Témiscaming BL 5.5 inch MkIII
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N 46° 43.155 W 079° 05.917
17T E 645307 N 5175721
BL 5.5inch Medium Gun MkIII de la place des vétérans dans la ville de Témiscaming au Québec.
BL 5.5inch Medium Gun MkIII on Veterans place in Témiscaming, Québec
Waymark Code: WM6F7H
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 05/25/2009
Views: 7
Le canon de campagne BL 5.5 inch fût entra en service à l'été 1941, il s'illustra lors de la bataille de El-Alamein ou il fût utilisé par les régiments d'artillerie Anglais et de la France Libre. En opération le BL Medium Gun était tracté par le tracteur d'artillerie AEC Matador.
Le canon de Témiscaming à été placé sur la place des vétérans pour rendre hommages aux citoyens de la ville de Témiscaming disparu au cours de la seconde guerre mondiale.
Calibre: 5.5 po (140mm)
Longueur du canon: 171.6 po 28.9 calibres
Rayures canon: 38 rayures 1 en 20
Récupérateur: Hydropneumatique
Élévation: -5 à +45 & 70 deg
Traverse: 30 deg gauche et droite
Poids: 5.3 tonnes
Longueur: 24.7 pi
The BL 5.5 inch field gun was entered into service in summer 1941, he distinguished himself in the Battle of El-Alamein where he was used by British and Free French artillery regiments. In operation the BL Medium Gun was towed by the artillery tractor AEC Matador.
Témiscaming gun was placed on the veteran's place to pay tribute to the citizens of the city of Témiscaming, who gave theirs lives during Second World War.
Caliber: 5.5 inches (140mm)
Barrel length: 171.6 inches 28.9 calibers
Riffling: 38 grooves 1 in 20
Recuperator: Hydropneumatic
Elevation: -5 to 45 deg & 70
Traverse: 30 deg left and right
Weight: 5.3 tons
Length: 24.7 ft
What type of artillery is this?: Field gun
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Utilisation par des régiments Brittanique, Canadien, Sud Africains, Australien, Polonais et Indien l'utilisèrent. Après la guerre la Nouvelle Zélande en reçut des exemplaires.
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GCXN3V Gordon Chutes - Temiscaming
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
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