Wartime History
Japanese Naval Gun was emplaced at the western end of Buna Airfield (Old Strip) during the middle of 1942.

During the Battle of Buna in late December 1942, it was depressed to fire horizontally at the approaching Australian tanks and troops. It is reputed to be the gun that destroyed Stuart M3A1 Tank 2017, which it was still pointed towards until the tank was recovered.

Wreckage
The barrel is scared with shrapnel damage and pointed upward. An empty ammunition case is next to the gun. Another mount for a similar weapon is nearby.

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Last Updated
October 8, 2009

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