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  127mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Type 89 (No. 1)
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Mark Haun 1994

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Stan Gajda 2001

Wartime History
Transported to Ponape Island. One of two dual barrel 127mm anti-aircraft guns lifted atop Sokehs Mountain (Jokej) using native labor.

Emplaced on a concrete base about 500 yards north of the 6" Naval Gun and are located along the center of the flat top of the ridge. 127mm Anti-Aircraft Gun (No. 2) is emplaced about 50 yards away.

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Remains in situ.

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April 19, 2021

 

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