Kleifervatn

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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.


A troop of 18/25pdrs on a field firing exercise
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Kleifervatn landscape
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Kleifervatn landscape 2
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Access road
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Access road 2
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Access road 3
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US Marines on the Kleifervatn Ranges
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