Bofors 40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun

This Swedish-designed, American built rapid fire gun could be directed manually, but was usually under the control of a fire director that would direct several guns at once. This is the same type of gun that lined US Navy ships and provided them with devastating anti-aircraft firepower. This gun moves. I had to wait a long time to get a shot without kids playing on it. Right-click and choose "view image" to enlarge.

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