#anti-aircraft gun

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Soldats canadiens au canon antiaérien Bofors 40 mm L/60 pour protéger le secteur de Juno Beach – Bataille de Normandie – Bernières-sur-Mer – Calvados – Normandie – France – Juin 1944

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Destroyed Russian ZSU-23-4 Shilka,  Bairak, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, 2023. Source:  Naalsio26

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"DEFEND TOKIO IN MIMIC WARFARE," Hamilton Spectator. August 31, 1933. Page 1. --- Here are Japanese soldiers, wearing camouflage, operating anti-aircraft and machine guns from the roof of a Tokio building during recent defense maneuvers when the city was under theoretical attack. Thousands of soldiers took part.

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General Motors Corp, 1944

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The article from The Armory Life, written by Will Dabbs, MD, explores the historical significance and enduring legacy of the M2 .50-caliber machine gun, commonly known as "Ma Deuce." Originating in World War I, the gun was developed at the behest of American General John J. Pershing to counter German observation balloons and aircraft. Designed by John Moses Browning, with ammunition developed by Winchester, the M2 has been in service since 1921 and remains a staple in military arsenals worldwide. The weapon is praised for its robustness, versatility, and reliability, capable of being mounted on various platforms, including vehicles, ships, and aircraft. Though more than a century old, advancements like the M2A1 model have upgraded its features, ensuring the Browning-designed machine gun continues to be an integral part of military operations today.

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This 1943 painting by Laura Knight (1877-1970) depicts 21-year-old Ruby Loftus (2921-2004) working at an industrial lathe cutting the screw of a breech-ring for a Bofors anti-aircraft gun. Ruby became an expert in the production of breech-rings in just seven months – something that usually took years. After the war, Ruby and her husband John Green emigrated to Canada and she never worked in a factory or engineering again.

"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory

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British soldiers examine an abandoned German 88mm anti-aircraft gun - North Africa, exact date unknown

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Leader Of The Pack

No matter what you say, but when a girl next to you carries out exemplary service, you yourself always give one hundred percent.

Maybe that is why the calculation of the anti-aircraft installation, where the commander of the anti-aircraft division Victoria serves, is one of the best in the brigade.

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Canon antiaérien Solothurn ST5 de 20 mm de conception suisse utilisé par l'Armée Nationale Révolutionnaire – 1930's

©Republic of China - Ministry of the National Defense

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Korean War Photo, ~1950-1954, US army test firing.

Believed to be an 90 millimeter M1 anti-aircraft gun on the M1A1 mount base.

Thanks to @twoseparatecoursesmeet for the HD scan.

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Things I think we should ban:

Private jets

Cruise ships

Golf

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"Canadian Army Women to Train As Anti-Aircraft Gun Operators," Toronto Star. April 30, 1943. Page 27. ---- BRITISH WOMEN TERRITORIALS OPERATE "A.A." GUNS ---- Ottawa, April 30 - (CP) - Members of the Canadian Women's Army Corps will be trained as "plotter telephonists" and will eventually take their place with men manning anti-aircraft artillery, defence headquarters has announced.

Women in Britiain's auxiliary territorial service - the British women's army - have been used on similar duty for some months. Some have helped operate London's guns during air raids.

Women selected must have grade 10 in education, have ability at map-reading and mathematics and possess a "keen interest" in artillery, the statement said.

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They also worked in mixed batteries on anti-aircraft guns, despite officially not being allowed to fire them.

"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory

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The article by Tom Laemlein on The Armory Life discusses the historical significance and impact of the German 88mm dual-purpose gun during World War II. The 88mm gun, known for its destructive power, was a key asset in anti-aircraft and anti-tank roles. Initially developed from World War I anti-aircraft guns, the 88mm gun evolved to become a formidable weapon in the Spanish Civil War, and later in World War II, gaining a fearsome reputation among Allied forces. It played a pivotal role in various theaters, from the early stages in France against the Maginot Line and Allied tanks, to the North African campaign with the Afrika Korps, where it compensated for German tank deficiencies. The gun's dual-purpose capability allowed it to transition from engaging air targets to destroying heavily armored tanks, like the British Matilda II and French Char B1 bis. The article also covers the gun’s effectiveness in defensive operations, notably the infamous use of the Flak 18 during the German Blitzkrieg and Rommel's strategies in North Africa. Despite the gun's high efficiency and legendary reputation, its success was limited by logistical challenges, including ammunition shortages and production costs. Overall, the 88mm gun exemplified cutting-edge military technology and strategic innovation, highlighting both the strengths and limits of Germany's wartime capabilities.

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Their marching to the tune of 'Anchors Away' suggests different:

We are the ATS marching along

We are the Ack Ack girls

and this is just our marching song

We joined the Royal Artillery

to fight for yours and mine

And when we see a jerry plane

we shoot the blighter

Shoot the blighter down

"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory

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The Defenders of Ukraine Are Using Brand New German Caracal Off-Roaders - Technology Org

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The Defenders of Ukraine Are Using Brand New German Caracal Off-Roaders - Technology Org

The war in Ukraine will soon reach its two-year ‘anniversary’. It’s been going on for so long and the end is nowhere in sight. The defenders of Ukraine need tools to protect their country and some of those tools are literally brand new, getting their first taste of action right in the middle of a large armed conflict in Europe.

One of these new tools is the Rheinmetall Caracal. It is a new light off-road vehicle, based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class chassis. The G-Class, of course, was developed with military applications in mind and this new vehicle is rugged, tough and versatile.

The production of Caracal started just this year. Back in November, Rheinmetall announced that 5 Caracal vehicles will be sent to Ukraine by the end of the year and it is believed that they are already in the hands of the defenders of Ukraine.

Caracal features a highly modular construction – all kinds of protective panels and weapons can be mounted to it. Image credit: Rheinmetall

The Caracal is an air-transportable off-roader, primarily aimed at airborne and special operations missions. It weighs under 4.4 tonnes and is just a bare frame, to which various pieces of armoured protection or other equipment can be mounted. Large helicopters like the CH-47F Chinook and CH-53K King Stallion can transport up to two vehicles inside, but the Caracal is happy to travel underslung under the aircraft.

One of the more interesting features of the Caracal is the Rheinmetall’s Rapid Obscuring System (Rosy), which allows this vehicle to deploy a multispectral smoke screen to hide from enemies. All kinds of weapons can be mounted on the Caracal frame, which makes it a very versatile platform.

In images, it can be seen with grenade launchers, heavy machine guns, and anti-tank missiles. The Caracal is an extremely versatile platform – weapons and ballistic protection can be configured for a specific mission. Different Caracals can perform personnel transport, reconnaissance, field ambulance, command post, freight and other duties

The fact that the Caracal is based on the latest G-Class chassis is a great feature too. This means that parts are readily available pretty much everywhere in the world. And the chassis components should be reliable, as they are in such a massive production. Rheinmetall offers full life cycle support over 20 years for Caracal, which shows their confidence in the reliability of this off-roader.

Caracal is based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class chassis, which means that parts for it are readily available everywhere. Image credit: Rheinmetall

Speaking of the chassis, Caracal has an old-school 6-cylinder Mercedes-Benz diesel, pushing out 183 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque. It’s enough for the Caracal to reach 130 km/h on the road and be quite a formidable force off-road. For example, the manufacturer says that Caracal can climb up a 60 % gradient and ford waters as deep as 700 mm.

Ukraine needs all the tools it can get. As this war is turning into a trench warfare with rapid storming assault operations, quick and light off-roaders will be needed. On top of that, the Caracal can fulfill duties of a field ambulance and a cargo vehicle, which is also very important.

Written by Povilas M.

Sources: Espreso.tv, Rheinmetall

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