Image depicts a crater caused by a 6" Newton projectile with a delay fuse at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Taken in May 1918, the photograph shows the aftermath of military testing activities. This image is numbered 10509 in the Signal Corps collection. Note: This photograph is not meant for publication.

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License: Licensed
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