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IJN Peter Ording 2001 |
Gun History Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as a twin mount Type 89 12cm Gun / 127mm Anti-Aircraft Gun serial numbers unknown. Wartime History This gun was transported to Truk Lagoon and installed as one of two guns in a concrete emplacement near the summit of Mount Uinku on Eten Island. Behind the gun is the entrance to a tunnel that connects to other defensive positions. Wreckage This gun remains in situ. The left gun barrel remains and the right gun barrel is missing or removed. The four recoil cylinders are still intact. References World War II Wrecks of the Truk Lagoon, page 20 (map), 21 (caption), 22 (photo) Contribute
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