A Krupp anti-aeroplane gun, mounted on a Mercedes auto truck
The rear wheels are braced to steady the gun from vibration under the shock of firing.
The original caption with this picture (made by the Brown Bros.) reads: An aeroplane is a very difficult target, not only on account of its rapid flight, but also because the only vital spots are the engine and the passengers.
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