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4 inch (102mm) Multipurpose Gun

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IPTC Object Name 4 inch (102mm) QF Multipurpose Gun
IPTC Created Date 2006-01-01
IPTC Author Jason McDonald
IPTC City London
IPTC SubLocation Thames River
IPTC Province State London
IPTC Country Name England
IPTC Caption 4 inch (102mm) multipurpose gun. The QF designation means it used cartridge ammunition that came in a single piece (as opposed to bagged two-piece shells.) QF means "Quick-Firing." HMS Belfast carried eight of these weapons in dual mounted turrets. The guns could not be individually trained and elevated, only as a pair.