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WW2 - Bofors gun crew from the King?s African Rifles
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WW2 - Bofors gun crew from the King?s African Rifles
Photograph of Bofors gun crew from the King?s African Rifles, 1939-1945 (c). The Bofors 40mm gun was the most widely used Allied anti-aircraft gun of the Second World War. The gun was quick firing, reliable and versatile. It had sufficient punch to knock out all types of aircraft and yet was light enough to be adapted to a mobile role. The gun had been adopted by 17 nations by the end of the war and a version of it is still in use with naval forces today. From collection of photographs of King?s African Rifles during World War Two (1939-1945). 41 loose leaves containing 93 photographs. Date: 1945
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1945 Allied Anti Crew Firing Knock Photograph Punch Quick Reliable Rifles Second Sufficient Versatile Widely 40mm
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the tumultuous years of the Second World War, as members of the King's African Rifles (KAR) man their Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun. The KAR, a multi-ethnic regiment of the British Army, played a crucial role in the defense of various theaters of the war, including the Middle East and North Africa. The Bofors gun, named after its Swedish inventors, was the most widely used Allied anti-aircraft gun of the conflict. Its quick firing, reliable, and versatile design made it an indispensable asset in the skies above battlefields. Weighing only 1.5 tons, the Bofors gun was light enough to be adapted to a mobile role, yet it possessed sufficient punch to knock out all types of aircraft. By the end of the war, the Bofors gun had been adopted by 17 nations, and a version of it remains in use with naval forces today. The crew in this photograph, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, appear focused and determined as they prepare to engage aerial threats. Their faces bear the marks of the hardships and challenges they have faced during their service. The Bofors gun, with its distinctive barrel and mounting, looms large in the background, a testament to the technological prowess that helped turn the tide of the war. This photograph is part of a collection of 93 images documenting the experiences of the King's African Rifles during World War Two. The images offer a unique glimpse into the lives of the soldiers who served, and the critical role they played in the Allied victory.
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