QF 4" Mark XVI Multipurpose Gun

4 inch (102mm) multipurpose gun. The QF designation means it used cartridgeammunition 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. Right-click and choose "view image" to enlarge.

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