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  47mm Anti-Tank Gun Type 1 (1941)
IJA

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Peter Flahavin 1999
Wartime History
Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) as 47mm Anti-Tank Gun / Type 1 (1941) manufacture number unknown. This gun was transported to Rabaul. During September 1945, surrendered to the Australian Army. Later, transported to Australia as a war prize.

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Later, acquired by the Royal Australian Armoured Corps Museum where it is displayed outdoors.

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Thanks to Peter Flahavin for the photograph and additional information

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Last Updated
May 21, 2025

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