Landships II

Mark Hansen · Legend

AWM Artillery (Pt 3)

Mark Hansen · Legend

Small footnote: the blurred appearance of some of the photos comes from a lack of tripod. It was only when I got to Canberra that I realised the tripod had been left behind. As I was told later by one of the staff, the AWM either don't allow you to use a tripod or don't like you using one (can't remember which). Didn't find out why but it's probably to avoid inconveniencing other visitors.

28juni14 · Hero

I had no idea the museum was this good ! Yes, you've got pics of the 15cm K16; the interdiction system that did so well disturbing cross roads, and entente batteries from 16 miles away. I know of only two that exist in the USA, and neither of them retain the splinter shield over the elevation gears as this fine speciman does.

Again, thank you for the excellent photo coverage you've given this excellent museum...

Mark Hansen · Legend

28juni14 wrote:

I had no idea the museum was this good ! Yes, you've got pics of the 15cm K16; the interdiction system that did so well disturbing cross roads, and entente batteries from 16 miles away. I know of only two that exist in the USA, and neither of them retain the splinter shield over the elevation gears as this fine speciman does.

Again, thank you for the excellent photo coverage you've given this excellent museum...

No worries. I thought I may as well give everyone here a chance to see some of the exhibits as it's a lot easier for most than getting to the AWM.

For those of you that are in Australia and haven't been, it really is worth the effort. For me it's not too difficult (2� hours away by car, 3� by train). If you're planning a holiday in NSW, seriously consider a diversion to Canberra and the AWM. A bonus is that if your wife/partner/significant other and kid(s) aren't interested, there's a great place for them just across the other side of Lake Burley Griffin. Questacon is a hands-on science place that's perfect for kids of all ages and the parents. This was the trade-off I made. Drop the wife and daughter off at Questacon at 9 a.m. and scoot back over to the AWM for the 10 a.m. opening. They were happy, I was happy, and you guys get the photos. Everyone wins!

One last bit of advice if you do visit. Do NOT attempt to navigate Canberra with anything less than a fairly up-to-date street directory. The streets there are weird. I tried it assuming my usually excellent navigational skills could cope and I swear that I ended up to the right of a place that should have been on my left. Either the physics of Canberra's streets don't match up with the rest of the world or I've got a doppelg�nger lost somewhere in Canberra! Having said that, it's still a great place!

Peter Kempf · Field Marshal

Mark!

May I post your pics on the site, using them in different articles? (Of course giving you full credit!)

All the best

Mark Hansen · Legend

Not a problem Peter. Do you want me to write up some info about the AWM?

Peter Kempf · Field Marshal

Yes, please do!!

The AWM seems to be a "must-see" for anyone really interested in the Great War. And who knows, someone of us non-aussies might visit your great continent one day, and then a visit to the AWM is high up on the agenda.