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World War 2, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Coast Artillery Instrumentation, Converter No 103 Mk 1 (Aust)

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Coast Artillery Fire Control - Target and Projectile Coincidence

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Converter No 103 Mk 1 (Aust) This instrument converted the target range and bearing from the Depression Range Finder into a firing range and bearing for F1 and F2 6inch guns at Bickley Battery.

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cwa-org-32-54-528

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This entry is based on research, documentation and technical drawings prepared by John Mercer during many years as a leading member of the Rottnest Island Military Restoration Committee and the Defence Heritage Interpretation Plan Group.

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