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bill12


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Just got back from the WW 2 Forts , and the nat parks and the Aust Army have put on a great display the show off the refurbishment of the buildings and the track. The local Army boys broughtin a massive M 177 howitzer, 155mm. Its has a range of 45klms! and fire all kinds of ammo, even guided gps shells! Nat parks were holding free giuded walks and As its only a 3klm loop, I went along for a look. If you are ever on Maggie Island, give the forts walk a look. Billforts 1.jpgforts 2.jpgPhoto166.jpgPhoto167.jpg



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That's one mean looking gun Bill, looks like it has a telescopic recoil ?

I saw the Fort before it was refurbished, shown around by a volunteer.

Even then it was well worth a visit.

Thanks for sharing that smile



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Air and nitrogen recoil,one of the arty men told me. Impressive, eh.



-- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 13th of September 2014 01:54:29 PM

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bill12 wrote:

Air and nitrogen recoil,one of the arty men told me. Impressive, eh.

 Glad I'm not on the receiving end of it......very nice bit of hardware ! smile



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How come it doesn't come with a holster?

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Shut the front gate! Is that all on Maggie Bill. If so I will have to go over next year for a looksee.

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