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Location: Main Parade Ground, Kapooka Army Camp, Kapooka, NSW
GPS Location: 35° 09' 01.84" S - 147° 17' 13.03" E
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Calibre: 5.5 in - 140 mm
Weight of Projectile: 37.2 kg - 82 lb and 45.4 kg - 100 lb
Range: 16,800 metres - 18,375 yards and 14,800 metres - 16,200 yards
         
Historical Specifics: The 5.5 inch medium gun was introduced into British service in 1942 and three pilot guns sent to Australia for possible local production. Ultimately Australia decided to purchase the guns from Britain and an order for 72 guns was placed. By mid 1944 27 were delivered but the final purchase numbered only 40 guns. They did not see operational service with the Australian forces. They were finally withdrawn from service in the mid 1980s.
         
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