BL 9.2-inch Mk VIII naval gun
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- ↑ Mk VIII = Mark 8. Britain used Roman numerals to denote Marks (models) of ordnance until after World War II. Mark VIII indicates this was the eighth model of BL 9.2-inch naval gun.
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References
- Text Book of Gunnery Template:Webarchive, 1902. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Harrison and Sons, St. Martin's Lane
- Tony DiGiulian, British 9.2"/40 (23.4 cm) Mark VIII
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