HMS Belfast 40mm Gun Mounts

Foward 6" turrets. HMS Belfast carried twelve BL 6 inch Mark XXIII guns in Mark XXI triple mounted turrets. They are aimed at the London Gateway Motor Services Area on the M1 highway, 12.5 miles (20.1 kilometers) away. Right-click and choose "view image" to enlarge.

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