Metz, France
Mobile Microwave Setup

The early days at Metz left a lot to be desired for our RCAF personnel. If you happened to be a Comm Ground Tech, chances are you would spend a great deal of time setting up mobile microwave systems - scattered in many locations throughout the province of Moselle.


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  1. Gun turret for a 10 cm gun with a long barrel (105 mm) - 1990.
    Courtesy Norbert JOMINET - ADFM - Metz

  2. Schematic drawing for a 10 cm gun battery - October 1955.
    Courtesy Anonymous

  3. Mobile microwave site set up on a bunker at Metz - June 1955.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  4. Another view of the mobile microwave site set up on a bunker at Metz - June 1955.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  5. Note the "gun turrets" at ground level on the left - June 1955.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  6. The microwave tower compliments of 601 Tel/R Squadron - June 1955.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  7. Interior view of one of the mobile comunications trucks - June 1955.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.


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Updated: January 13, 2001