Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Bofors L/60 Anti-Aircraft Gun
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
1. Bofors L/60 Anti-Aircraft Gun Marker
Bofors L/60 40mm Anti Aircraft Gun
Calibre 40mm (1.57 inch)
Anti Aircraft Ceiling 7.9km (26,000 feet)
Rate of Fire 120 rounds per minute
Shell weight 0.7kg (2lb) High Explosive
The Bofors was a British version of a Swedish Gun. It came into mass production in Britain in 1939 and became the mainstay of the British Light Anti Aircraft Defence during the Second World War. Emplaced in simple sandbagged pits, it protected strategic targets such as factories and dockyards, including Hartlepool.
The gun was so successful that it was used by several other countries, including Germany. It was hand fed with four round clips and its speed was limited only by the efficiency of the team operating it.
The Bofors remained in use by the British Army until 1977, however, a number are still in use around the world. The Bofors factory still offers an upgrade and refurbishment service to this day.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 54° 41.838′ N, 1° 10.607′ W. Marker is in Hartlepool, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Moor Terrace and Bath Terrace, on the left when traveling east. Located at the Heugh Gun Battery on the Hartlepool Headland.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Malta Gun (here, next to this marker); Mk I Anti Aircraft Gun (a few steps from this marker); 6 inch Mk VII Gun (a few steps from this marker); Naval Coast Defence Gun (a few steps from this marker); Naval Gun 4 inch (a few steps from this marker); 6 inch Gun (a few steps from this marker); Burney Recoilless Rifle (a few steps from this marker); 25pr Saluting Gun 1942 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartlepool.
Also see . . .
1. Heugh Battery Museum. (Submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Hartlepool History Then & Now - Heugh Gun Battery. (Submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Heugh Battery on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
2. Bofors L/60 Anti-Aircraft Gun
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
3. Bofors L/60 Anti-Aircraft Gun
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
