A photograph taken by the Ordinance Department on February 8, 1919, showing the 8" railway mount ordnance used by the government during World War One. The image demonstrates the placement of sleepers and cross ties to absorb recoil, while also featuring outriggers. This photograph is for official use only.

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Size: 8412px × 5734px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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