Category: Memorial Garden

German Heavy Field Howitzer Model: schwere Feldhaubitze 1902 (sFH 02)Serial Number: 135Year of Manufacture: 1904Manufacturers: KruppCountry of Production: Germany Specifications: Calibre: 150mm (5.9Inch)Gun Weight: 2100kgWeight of Shell: 40.5kgVelocity of Shell: 325 metres per secondElevation:  0 to 42 degrees Traverse: 4 degrees left and rightMaximum Range: 7,450m Theatre of Operations: World War 1 – Western Front.  The Imperial Germany Army went to war in 1914 with 416 of… Continue reading German Heavy Field Howitzer

The M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) The M113 is a fully tracked armoured personnel carrier (APC) that entered service with the Australian Defence Force in 1964 and remained in service with the Australian Army for almost 50 years.   Model: M113A1Serial Number:  Year of Manufacture: Manufacturer: FMC CorporationCountry of Production: USA   Specifications: Crew: 2 Other Troops: 11Power Plant: General Motors 6V-53 Detroit Diesel… Continue reading M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)

25 Pounder Quick Firing Gun Model: Mark II Serial Number: 5071 Year of Manufacture: 1940 Manufacturers: Charles Ruwolt Pty Ltd Country of Production: Australia Specifications: Crew:  6 men Calibre: 87.6mm (3.45 inch) Gun Weight: 1633kg Gun Length: 4.6m (15ft) Shells: 25 Pounders used a separate charge and shell Types of Shell: High Explosive, Armour Piercing, Smoke and Star (illumination) Rate of Fire:  Up to 6-8… Continue reading German Heavy Field Howitzer – Short Barrel

25 Pounder Quick Firing Gun Model: Mark IISerial Number: 5071Year of Manufacture: 1940Manufacturers: Charles Ruwolt Pty LtdCountry of Production: Australia Specifications: Crew:  6 men Calibre: 87.6mm (3.45 inch)Gun Weight: 1633kgGun Length: 4.6m (15ft) Shells: 25 Pounders used a separate charge and shellTypes of Shell: High Explosive, Armour Piercing, Smoke and Star (illumination)Rate of Fire:  Up to 6-8 rounds per minute Traverse: 5 degrees left and rightMaximum… Continue reading 25 Pounder Quick Firing Gun

4.5 inch Twin RP 41 mtg mark vi This Gun is an example of the engineering expertise of the people of Ordnance Factory Bendigo   4.5 inch twin gun mount has a range of 20km with a rate of 20 rounds per minute and were manufactured under licence in Bendigo between 1949 and 1961. The… Continue reading 4.5 inch Twin RP 41 MGT Mark VI

40 mm Anti Aircraft (BOFORS) gun In the early 1930’s the 40 mm gun was developed for defence against low flying aircraft by the Swedish Armament Manufacturer ‘Bofors’. The 40mm Bofors was an extremely versatile gun. Apart from its prime role it was used as an anti-tank weapon, against torpedo-boats in harbour defence, in neutralising… Continue reading 40 mm Anti Aircraft (BOFORS) gun

Bushmaster – Bendigo built This is BM1 or Bushmaster 001. Bushmaster 001 is actually the second Bushmaster build by Thales Australia (formally ADI) here in Bendigo, with the first vehicle remaining ADI property and later being converted to a ute variant.   This was 1 of 3 vehicles developed and built for the trial and… Continue reading Bushmaster

The Spitfire The Supermarine Spitfire This is a scale 1 to 1 model of a British Mark VIII Supermarine Spitfire built by Calvert Hargreaves of Kangaroo Flat and could be seen on the front lawn of his home for many years. It has been repainted symbolically with the RAAF’s 457 Squadron “sharks teeth”. The Grey… Continue reading The Spitfire

The Leopard Tank The Leopard Main Battle TankA troop of MK2 Leopard tanks came from 1Armoured Regiment, Puckapunyal and accompanied the troops from Fortuna Army Survey Regiment on their Freedom of the City Parade through the streets of Bendigo in 1983 travelling down Mitchell Street and along Pall Mall for the salute outside the Soldiers… Continue reading Leopard Tank

The Sea Mine Mark XVII The sea mine essentially comprises of two 40 inch (102cm) diameter spheres joined by an 8 inch (20cm) belt. The mine is 48 inches (122cm) high.The MK 17 sea mine can be held at a calculated depth beneath the surface by a cable or a mooring chain that is attached… Continue reading Sea Mine