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Ilmatorjuntatykki / Antiaircraft gun

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During the massive air strikes on Helsinki in February 1944, a total of 2,120 sorties were made over the city and some 20,000 bombs were dropped. Thanks to Helsinki's defender, the First air defence regiment, and its concerted effort only 800 bombs hit the city. D uring October 6, 1939-March 22, 1940, a heavy antiaircraft unit operated on the Myllykallio hill in Lauttasaari. The unit comprised two ...

Visiting address

Myllykallio, Lauttasaari
00200 Helsinki

Text edited by: City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Updated: 15/3/2024