Eureka, IL, 40 mm AA Gun
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KG1960
N 40° 43.322 W 089° 16.358
16T E 308059 N 4510384
A 40 mm AA gun on the west side of the Woodford County Courthouse, Eureka, IL.
Waymark Code: WMYBY
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2006
Views: 68
This is a 40 mm anti-aircraft gun on display on the west lawn of the county courthouse. Parking is on street within 30 feet of this display.
A name plate says:
No. 1289
Carriage, Gun
40 mm., M1 (AA)
Firestone Tire
& Rubber Co.
1942
HMR
What type of artillery is this?: anti-aircraft
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1942
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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