British Pom Pom anti-aircraft gun, WW1
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British Pom Pom anti-aircraft gun, WW1
A British one pounder Pom Pom anti-aircraft gun, mounted on a field gun carriage. It was used by the 6th Siege Battery RGA (Royal Garrison Artillery) during the First World War. The Pom Pom (the name comes from the sound it made when fired) was designed in 1890 by Hiram Maxim and continued in use until 1918. Date: 1914
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This evocative photograph captures a British One Pounder Pom Pom anti-aircraft gun, proudly mounted on a field gun carriage during the early days of the First World War. The 6th Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) is depicted in the image, with their vital equipment at the ready. The Pom Pom, named for the distinctive sound it made when fired, was designed by the renowned American inventor Hiram Maxim in 1890. This anti-aircraft gun, which continued in use until 1918, was a critical component in the defense against aerial attacks during the Great War. The image, dated 1914, shows the rugged determination of the soldiers as they prepared to face the new and unfamiliar threat of enemy aircraft. The Pom Pom gun, with its powerful punch at one pound per shot, was a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British military during this pivotal period in world history. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience displayed by the soldiers who manned these weapons, protecting their homeland from the skies.
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