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Sechsschartenturm 35P8 in Trondenes

A, for me, unknown Sechsschartenturm 35P8 possibly on a 632 (where only three Schartes were used) was reveiled on Kystfort.com. Trondenes peninsula is a real heaven, with of course the famous ‘Adolf’ gun, a 40.6cm naval gun. The now reveiled turret covers the entrance road to the battery. The setup of a Sechsschartenturm covering a […]

Posted on December 12, 2012 at 12:05 pm by Arthur van Beveren · Permalink · One Comment
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Lifting a plate, part two

Some time ago I’ve posted the video by Steve Powell of the Festungspak plate at Wn Schonbucht Mitte on Guernsey. This time I made my own video in Batterie Ørlandet, better known as Austrått Fort in Norway. A group of Czech volunteers restored the gun and accessories to mint condition.

Posted on January 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm by Arthur van Beveren · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Guns back Alta

Even Blomkvist, director of the Tirpitz Museum lets us know: I have good news about the 15 cm SKC/28 twin guns from Store Korsnes. Saturday last week the gun returned to Alta after 66 years. It is in a amazing condition and will be assembled in the coming months.I have worked against the Norwegian military […]

Posted on November 17, 2010 at 8:14 pm by Arthur van Beveren · Permalink · Leave a comment
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A working 38cm gun

On Axis History Forum, Valtoro reminds us about the working 38cm gun of Batterie Vara in Kristiansand. Just a small reminder for those of you that can make it to Kristiansand and MKB 6/502 “Vara” next sunday (1st august) The local gun museum will operate the 38 cm gun on two occasions at 13:30 and […]

Posted on July 27, 2010 at 9:51 pm by Arthur van Beveren · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Batterie Vara endangered

One of the most important bunker sites in Norway, Batterie Vara (Møvik fort, Kroodden), is in danger. There are plans to build a new neighborhood on a part of the battery’s terrain. Besides the historical value of the site it is also a beautiful recreational place. Looking at the plans, two 38cm gun emplacements will be […]

Posted on January 27, 2010 at 6:39 pm by Arthur van Beveren · Permalink · 5 Comments
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