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Stored heavy guns in Britain's wartime defenses

A wide assortment of artillery is recalled in British defenses, without identifying the particular twelve-inch installation.

Question

Were some British facilities protected by a twelve-inch gun that was supposed to be in storage?

Short answer

A wide assortment of artillery is recalled in British defenses, without identifying the particular twelve-inch installation.

Notes

Numerous unexpected artillery pieces are recalled as appearing during the Battle of Britain. Their presence is said to have caused concern to the Germans. The particular stored twelve-inch gun is not identified.