FLAK SS HQ Copenhagen ?

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Derekc
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FLAK SS HQ Copenhagen ?

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Post by Derekc » 21 Dec 2019, 05:18

    During the Nazi occupation of Denmark, there were a number of Flak installations positioned around Copenhagen. One of these was the roof of the SS Headquarters at Dagmarhus which had 3 platforms. I am trying to determine what type of Flak that was installed here. There is sparse evidence and official archives reveal next to nothing. According to RAF intelligence, these guns were 20mm, but I question this. I have attached the only photographic evidence and hope that someone can confirm what type of Flak this is. To me, it does not look like German 20mm or 37mm, perhaps something else? Russian or perhaps even something else. Over to you and thanks………………………
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    Waleed Y. Majeed
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    Post by Waleed Y. Majeed » 21 Dec 2019, 11:48

    Hello Derekc. If you don‘t already know of it, I would suggest you have a look at a danish site.
    https://www.atlantvoldenidanmark.dk/vie ... arhus+flak
    I‘m sure someone there can/will answer your question... that is if they don‘t see it here and answer. But for future references etc. it might be worth registering.

    Venlig hilsen & god jul*

    Waleed

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    Post by jopaerya » 21 Dec 2019, 16:28

    Hello Derekc :welcome:

    I think it could be a 2,5 cm flak (f) Hotchkiss 39 viewtopic.php?f=70&t=139814&sid=42f975b ... a8d89886f5

    Regards Jos

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    Post by ROLAND1369 » 21 Dec 2019, 17:26

    I concur. The second pic confirms it. The prominent gas tube below the barrel, the sighting arms at the rear of the mount and the large curved magazine are conclusive evidence.

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    Post by Derekc » 21 Dec 2019, 20:16

    Thanks to Jos and Roland.
    Regards Derek

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