40mm Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun

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Taken at Ashburton Aviation Museum, April 9, 1998 This 40mm Bofors was built in1942 in Britain (under license). Originally designed for naval use, the weapon can fire 120 rounds per minute up to 7200m (23,625ft). The gun was donated to the Ashburton Aviation Society by the late R.A. Burnett.



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