Tony Williams
Well-Known Member
Very nice, Dave - I am envious!
Some interesting details I came across recently: the Twin Six (6pr 10cwt) coast defence mounting was made with a low maximum elevation as its intended targets were light surface craft at close range. However, during the war the possibility of modifying the mounting to achieve a much higher elevation for AA use was considered, and this was done in some cases, at least. A mobile land mounting, plus a shipboard mounting, were also developed. Finally, at least one Twin Six was fitted with the barrels from the 6pr 6cwt AA gun, so would have used the same ammo.
Some interesting details I came across recently: the Twin Six (6pr 10cwt) coast defence mounting was made with a low maximum elevation as its intended targets were light surface craft at close range. However, during the war the possibility of modifying the mounting to achieve a much higher elevation for AA use was considered, and this was done in some cases, at least. A mobile land mounting, plus a shipboard mounting, were also developed. Finally, at least one Twin Six was fitted with the barrels from the 6pr 6cwt AA gun, so would have used the same ammo.
