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Military Activities Undertaken at Cape Wrath
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Military forces have to train in order to maintain their operational capability.
Cape Wrath is a most valuable resource allowing them to maintain the skills they need to carry out the tasks which they may be called upon to perform. |
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Naval Gunfire Support
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| You may see in the distance to the North of Balnakiel beach a warship such as a Type 23 Frigate Firing into the danger area. Such ships may fire from as far out as 12 miles, so whilst you may not always see the ships you may occasionally hear the rounds detonating in the target area. At night you may see start shells drifting down into the sea or into the target area. |
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Royal Airforce Practice Bombing |
| In addition to ship’s, aircraft from the Royal Air Force and other allied forces use the ranges to practise bombing against An Garbheilan ( Garvie Island ). They use a variety of weapons which are shown below. |
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Maverick |
General Purpose Bombs |
CRV-7 |
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British Army Artillery and Mortar Operations |
Various arms of the British Army utilise the Cape Wrath Bombardment Range for Artillery and Mortar Firing to ensure that such practises are conducted in an area, which is relatively remote to reduce the disturbance caused to the British Public. Firing positions are situated on Faraid Head with an impact area on Sgribhis – bheinn within the danger area boundary line. Some of the more common equipment used on the range includes the following: |
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Milan Portable Anti-Tank Guided Weapon |
105mm Light Gun |
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Disclaimer: Range Programmes sometimes change at short notice. The timings published on this website must not be taken as definitive. Before entering the range area you should seek up to date information by calling the Cape Wrath Information line freephone 0800 833300 |
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