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Bofors 40 mm gun

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Bofors 40 mm gun

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Type: Anti-Aircraft Gun
Introduced: 1942
Era: World War II
Calibre / Size: 40 mm
Role: Medium anti-aircraft defence
Notable Use: Widely used by Royal Navy

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