Norwegian Defence Force and financed through the Norwegian Ministry of Defence. Hegra Rifle Club has since 13 May 1962 held an annual shooting competition at the fortress. Organized in commemoration of the 1940 battle and of the Second World War in general, the competition is held on the Sunday closest to 8 May (VE Day). The casing of a shell fired at the fortress in 1940 is awarded to the competition winner each year as a travelling trophy. References Bibliography External links Hegra Fortress website Hegra Fortress on the National Fortresses of Norway website Hegra Fortress on the official Norwegian Defense Force website Hegra Fortress pictures Forts in Norway World War II sites in Norway Military and war museums in Norway Museums in Trøndelag World War II museums in Norway Military installations in Trøndelag