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Fort Silosa, Santosa Island, Singapore.

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Yep..it's a good spot. Did you get to the 15in gun location over at Changi Airport near the current jail?

Matt
 
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Matt,
No did'nt go to Changi but here's a few more pictures must have been hot work servicing these "Beasts" with the temp alays in the 90's, I think they called them the Good Old Days

You all keep safe & drinks lots of tea John.:tinysmile_shy_t:
 

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Yes can be quite sticky and draining in there. Certainlhy wouldn't want to be working the gun in a wool uniform!

Matt
 
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