American improvised anti-aircraft carriage, model of 1917, modified and fitted with a 75mm French model 1897 Field Gun in a French shop. There are noticeable alterations to the platform and horizontal supports, which have been replaced with a riveted U-frame to optimize loading space. This photograph bears the subject number 47093 and is credited to the Ordnance Department photographer on April 17, 1919. It is classified as "For Official Use Only."

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Size: 8399px × 5741px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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