8.8cm FlaK36-Portugal
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h_raky
N 39° 26.338 W 008° 57.285
29S E 503893 N 4365492
This gun is on a stone pillar to 8 feet tall at the entrance to a scrap dealer.
The owner bought the screen says to the Portuguese Army in 1974 when the purchase of tons of scrap in the middle there was this piece
Waymark Code: WMA803
Location: Leiria, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/29/2010
Views: 9
The 8.8cm FlaK36 was a heavy anti-aircraft gun initially designed for hitting high altitude planes. Its History is dating back to the first World War, where huge guns with high muzzle velocity were first tested against high altitude airplanes. It was then later in the early twenties developed by the Germans together with Bofors in Sweden and adopted as Flak 18 in 1933
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: German
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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