Vasco Da Gama
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This interesting case turned up recently, not one I have found before. The 4.5in 8 cwt started life as an Army weapon, potentially to arm the Churchill AVRE tanks. This did not come to pass and the Navy then took over development as a weapon to arm motor gun boats. My understanding is a small number did see service but after WW2. The case is unusual as it started life as a 3.7in anti-aircraft case before being converted to 4.5in. Length 249mm, rim 135mm and mouth 115mm.
Pictured alongside a 2pdr tank case for comparison.
Pictured alongside a 2pdr tank case for comparison.
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