The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
105 mm howitzer, with a two wheel carriage, split trail folding trail and a splinter-proof shield. Recoil system is hydro-spring controlled. Rate of fire: 5 rounds per minute, with a crew of 7. Breech: Vertically-sliding wedge. This particular howitzer bears the insignia of 105 Field Battery, 1 Field Regiment.
This gun was used by 105 Battery, 1 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) in Vietnam. On 18 August 1966, it provided fire support for D Company, 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (RAR), during the Battle of Long Tan. While in service in Vietnam between May and April 1967, it fired 7393 rounds.
The L5 105mm Howitzer was designed as a weapon of sufficient versatility to cover the operational roles normally performed by several different types. It can be disassembled into small parts for transport by mule train, man pack, parachute, helicopter and aircraft. The gun uses the US M1 ammunition system.
L5 105 mm Pack Howitzer with shield. Ammunition obturation. Vertical sliding breech action. Barrel has a multi-baffled brake. Arc and pinion elevating mechanism with worm and wormwheel. Firing mecha
The M2A2 105 millimetre howitzer is a general purpose, towed, light field artillery weapon. The breech is manually operated, using a horizontal sliding wedge block. The gun is self cocking, and fired
The M2A2 105 millimetre howitzer is a general purpose, towed, light field artillery weapon which consists of a barrel, recoil mechanism and carriage. The barrel consists of a tube assembly, breech rin
Number 6 and 7 charge scale corrector used by L 5 Pack Howitzers for 105 mm cartridge cases for firing M1 high explosive and smoke projectiles when using the M520 fuze. The corrector is made from alum
M26 fuze setter spanner. The spanner is made from ordnance steel and is circular in shape. A rubber covered carry handle also acts as the spanner handle during fuze setting operations. The fuze setter
M28 fuze setter metal carrying case painted gloss oive drab. The case is made from pressed metal, is hinged and has two clip locks for securing the lid to the container. Markings - CASE, CARRYING ; 19
