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The 40mm Bofors Gun on the move to get its coating in Ingham. Photo supplied
After months of careful restoration, the Cardwell RSL Sub Branch's historic 40mm Bofors Gun is nearing the finish line.
The World War II relic has now been sent to Ingham for its final sandblasting and powder coating before returning to Cardwell, where it will take pride of place alongside the Sub Branch's mural at 36 Roma Street.
Manufactured in Nottingham, United Kingdom, in 1940, the gun serves as a lasting reminder of Australia's wartime history and the very real threat faced along the North Queensland coastline during 1942 and 1943, when Japanese forces came dangerously close to Australian shores.
Preserving pieces of military history remains an important part of the Cardwell RSL Sub Branch's commitment to honouring the service and sacrifice of those who served, ensuring future generations can connect with the stories that helped shape the nation.
The community is invited to celebrate the completion of the restoration at the official unveiling ceremony, to be held at 12:00pm on Sunday 12th July at the Cardwell RSL Sub Branch, 36 Roma Street, Cardwell.
Everyone is welcome to attend this special occasion as the restored Bofors Gun is officially unveiled and begins its next chapter as a permanent reminder of the region's wartime history.
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