American soldier inspecting the release mechanism of a aeroplane, specifically designed to drop Mark III high explosive bombs during World War One. The photograph was taken on September 7, 1918, and was received from the Ordnance Department. The image is labeled as "08479 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY."

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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