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    'Atomic Annie' makes Fort Lee debut [Image 1 of 2]

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    The image shows a large-caliber artillery piece photographed from the muzzle end, with the barrel pointing nearly straight up toward the camera. The weapon appears to be a railway gun or heavy siege artillery mounted on a rail carriage, displayed outdoors in what appears to be a museum or static display setting. Railroad tracks are visible on both sides of the mount, and additional military equipment is partially visible in the background.

    UNITED STATES

    12.01.2017

    Photo by Terrance Bell  

    U.S. Army Fort Lee

    The M65 series artillery piece, nicknamed Atomic Annie, is a 280mm cannon capable of firing a nuclear round. Twenty copies were made between 1953-63. Several survive and are on display at museums and other venues across the country.

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    Date Taken: 12.01.2017
    Date Posted: 12.07.2017 09:18
    Photo ID: 4008114
    VIRIN: 171201-A-US054-302
    Resolution: 2136x3216
    Size: 3.13 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 156
    Downloads: 12

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    The image shows a large-caliber artillery piece photographed from the muzzle end, with the barrel pointing nearly straight up toward the camera. The weapon appears to be a railway gun or heavy siege artillery mounted on a rail carriage, displayed outdoors in what appears to be a museum or static display setting. Railroad tracks are visible on both sides of the mount, and additional military equipment is partially visible in the background.
    A large U.S. Army artillery piece, likely a heavy railway or self-propelled gun, is displayed on what appears to be a paved area surrounded by pine trees. The weapon is painted in olive drab green and bears 'U.S. ARMY' markings on its carriage. The setting suggests this is a static outdoor museum display or memorial exhibit at a military installation.

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