Q.F.
abbreviation
quick-firing.
Q.F.
Americanabbreviation
QF
British
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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On each face are two small Q.F. guns in cupolas for close defence, for which purpose, it will be seen, there is also an infantry parapet.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various
Their displacement and principal armament were:— Navarin, 10,000 tons, four 12-inch guns, eight 6-inch Q.F.Sissoi Veliki, 8880 tons, four 12-inch guns, six 6-inch Q.F.
From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard
In the British Q.F. equipment, a graduated dial or drum shows the elevation of the gun above the line of sight.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
There is also a movable armament of four light Q.F. guns on wheels, for which a shelter is provided between the two observatory cupolas.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various
The second-line batteries, each six small Q.F. guns in disappearing cupolas.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various
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