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A Bofor 40mm gun near D-DAY Arromanches museum
The Bofors 40 mm gun is a famous anti-aircraft autocannon designed by the Swedish firm of Bofors. It was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II, used by most of the western Allies as well as various other forces. It is often referred to simply as the Bofors gun.
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Location: Arromanches, Normandy, department of Calvados, France, Europe
Photo credit: © Amar and Isabelle Guillen - Guillen Photo LLC / Alamy / Afripics
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