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IJA  Daniel Leahy 2005 |
Gun History Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) as 75mm anti-aircraft gun Type 88 (1928) serial number 1000. This gun was transported to New Guinea and landed at either Buna, Gona or Sanananda. Wartime History During the middle of 1942, this emplaced to the southwest of Buna Airfield (Old Strip) to provide anti-aircraft defense. In late December 1942 during the Battle of Buna fired horizontally at advancing Australian Army M3 Stuart tanks and infantry until captured by the Allies. Wreckage Until the middle of 1973, this gun remained in situ on the battlefield. Salvage During the middle of 1973 this gun was recovered and transported to Port Moresby by barge then exported to Australia. Display This gun is displayed in the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in the Second World War Hall. The gun is painted with a pattern of brown, yellow and. The legs are folded and gun pointed with a slight upward angle. References Australian War Memorial (AWM) - 75 mm Type 88 (1928) Anti Aircraft Gun (RELAWM30147.001) Contribute
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