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the "Adolf canon"

Trondenes

The worlds largest landbased canon was built by the german occupying army in 1943.
It is fully restored to operational status but it now functions merely as a museum subject from WW2.
Data: 40,6cm caliber, projectile weight up to 1080kg and a reach of 56km (approx. 35 miles)

Canon EOS 1000 F, Nikon coolscan V ED,Tamron AF 28-200 f/3.8-5.6,Fujichrome Sensia 100

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