An aerial gunner with a Hythe Mk III Gun Camera during training activities at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas in April of 1918. The Mk III, built to match the size, handling, and weight of a Lewis Gun, was used while training, recording a photograph when the trigger was pulled. During a review, an instructor could coach trainees on better aiming strategies.

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Size: 3200px × 2384px
Location: United States of America
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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