Difference between revisions of "Kleifervatn"
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During our visit in 2010 our guide took us on to the area and we were able to take a few photographs. There are also historic artillery images which were probably taken there, but that cannot yet be verified. | During our visit in 2010 our guide took us on to the area and we were able to take a few photographs. There are also historic artillery images which were probably taken there, but that cannot yet be verified. | ||
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[[File:111-SC-142672-Breiddalur-Fd-Trg-Area-Near-Kleifarvatn-Lake-J.jpg|1000px|thumb|centre|US Marines on the Kleifervatn Ranges]]. | [[File:111-SC-142672-Breiddalur-Fd-Trg-Area-Near-Kleifarvatn-Lake-J.jpg|1000px|thumb|centre|US Marines on the Kleifervatn Ranges]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:35, 22 October 2017
This area was used by the Brigade, and other forces in Iceland, as an artillery range, on the basis that, given it is a totally lave area, shells could do little or no damage.
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During our visit in 2010 our guide took us on to the area and we were able to take a few photographs. There are also historic artillery images which were probably taken there, but that cannot yet be verified.
To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - click here.
