Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
90 mm M-2 Anti-Aircraft Gun
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 7, 2008
1. 90 mm M-2 Anti-Aircraft Gun Marker
This type of gun was adopted in 1942 and was used mainly against enemy planes. It was used in both the European and Pacific Theaters of Operation during World War II (1941-1945). The 90mm M-2 AA gun could fire at airplanes up to an altitude of 33,000 feet. Shells were set to explode when they reached a certain altitude. The men who fired this type of gun were known as ack-ack crews. It could be used as a field gun for bombardment and as an anti-tank gun as well. These guns usually operated in batteries consisting of four guns. There are many devices on this gun that had to be operated in order to fire it. Some gun crews had as many as thirteen men working to carry the large shells, set the fuses, load them, operate the dials, and fire the gun. Gun emplacements were covered by camouflage nets to make them harder to see from the air. These guns were usually dug into circular pits about four feet deep and twenty feet across. It took about twelve hours of hard work to get the gun in place to fire it. The 90mm M-2 AA gun was used to protect Air Force bases and military installations as late as the mid 1950's.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 34° 51.4′ N, 82° 23.75′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post 3 American Legion (within shouting distance of this marker); 75 mm Field Gun / 3 inch M1903 (within shouting distance of this marker); 6 inch Field Howitzer Model of 1908 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kershaw Brigade (about 600 feet away); In Memory of 81st Wildcat Division / Camp Sevier (about 600 feet away); Confederate Armory (about 600 feet away); SC Ordinance of Secession (about 600 feet away); Eighty Unnamed Soldiers (about 600 feet away); McPherson Park (about 700 feet away); General Robert E. Lee (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Also see . . . 90 mm gun M1/M2/M3. Wikipedia entry:
The American 90 mm family of guns served as primary heavy anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns, playing a role similar to the renowned German 88 mm gun. (Submitted on December 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 7, 2008
2. 90 mm M-2 Anti-Aircraft Gun Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 7, 2008
3. 90 mm M-2 Anti-Aircraft Gun
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 16,541 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
