305-mm rail-way guns of Hanko in July 1943, 305 mm railway gun  (Hanko)

305-mm rail-way guns of Hanko in July 1943

305-mm rail-way guns of Hanko in July 1943

In July 1943, the restored transporters were checked by firing and the state commission accepted the guns. Till the end ow war, all three guns remained on Hanko.
The picture shows the gun in a firing position. The railway wheeled bogies are removed, the gun can rotate on the central support 360 degrees. Shells and charges are delivered to the charging hoist on special carts.

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