"Firing 12-inch gun on a disappearing carriage at Fort Monroe, VA. The photograph captures the moment of firing, with the projectile not yet emerging from the muzzle. Some gas is visible due to the poor seating of the projectile. Taken in 1918 at Coast Artillery School. Photo description ID: 55952."

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

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