Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Mk I Anti Aircraft Gun
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018
1. Mk I Anti Aircraft Gun Marker
3.7 inch Mk I Anti Aircraft Gun
Calibre 93.9mm (3.7 inch)
Anti Aircraft Ceiling 9.7 km (31,000 feet)
Rate of Fire 10 rounds per minute
Shell weight 12.7kg (28lb)
The Vickers anti-aircraft gun was introduced to the British Army in 1938. It was considered the best anti-aircraft gun of its day, even outclassing its German counterpart, the 88mm Flak Gun.
The gun used a mobile carriage which enabled it to be moved rapidly, this was especially useful for following the troop movements in Europe after D-Day.
After the war, surplus stock of the 3.7 inch MK 1 Anti-Aircraft Gun was issued to the Coastal Defence Regiments for use against shipping.
bn This was perhaps due to the weapon's high rate of fire and the relative lack of armour on warships of this period.
In 1952 a 3.7 inch arrived at Heugh Gun Battery on a static mount fitted with Naval Sights. It was to be used for training. No emplacement was built for the gun and it was probably fixed to railway sleepers in front of the lighthouse.
On loan from English Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 54° 41.83′ N, 1° 10.607′ W. Marker is in Hartlepool, England. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Naval Coast Defence Gun (a few steps from this marker); 25pr Saluting Gun 1942 (a few steps from this marker); 25pr Mk II Saluting Gun (a few steps from this marker); Burney Recoilless Rifle (a few steps from this marker); Bofors L/60 Anti-Aircraft Gun (a few steps from this marker); 6 inch Mk VII Gun (a few steps from this marker); Malta Gun (a few steps from this marker); Fv 4201 Chieftan (a few steps from 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. Mk I 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 99 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
