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**Pvfcadbh** · 05-30-2012, 05:19 AM

Majestic 5.5 inch gun at the Raj Bhavan, Gangtok

These guns were manufactured in the United Kingdom and are of vintage 1941-45. They were used by more than a dozen countries including the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada, Iraq, India and Pakistan. These guns were used during World War-II, the Korean War and many other conflicts. Weighing over 6000 kgs, the gun fired 45 kg shell over 16 kms at the rate of 2 shells per minute.

These guns were released after a series of approvals at various levels, with final sanction being given by the Defence Minister, on behalf of the President of India. This was made possible due to the keen interest shown by the Governor of Sikkim, Balmiki Prasad Singh, the diligence of 17 Mountain Division and the support provided by GOC 33 Corps, Lt. General K. Surendranath, AVSM, SM, VSM.

05-30-2012, 05:19 AM	#20
Pvfcadbh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	Majestic 5.5 inch gun at the Raj Bhavan, Gangtok These guns were manufactured in the United Kingdom and are of vintage 1941-45. They were used by more than a dozen countries including the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada, Iraq, India and Pakistan. These guns were used during World War-II, the Korean War and many other conflicts. Weighing over 6000 kgs, the gun fired 45 kg shell over 16 kms at the rate of 2 shells per minute. These guns were released after a series of approvals at various levels, with final sanction being given by the Defence Minister, on behalf of the President of India. This was made possible due to the keen interest shown by the Governor of Sikkim, Balmiki Prasad Singh, the diligence of 17 Mountain Division and the support provided by GOC 33 Corps, Lt. General K. Surendranath, AVSM, SM, VSM.
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