A whiz bang

Accession Number	ART03605.033.003
Collection type	Art
Title	A whiz bang
Measurement	backing sheet: 45.5 x 28.8 cm; image: 21.4 x 26.4 cm
Object types	Drawing
Maker	Benson, George
Date made	26 February 1917
Copyright	AWM Licensed copyright

Depicts an abandoned Whiz Bang, so called for its extremely high velocity. The spokes in the wheels of the carriage have been removed by Australian solders for firewood.

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Events

First World War, 1914-1918

Subjects

Gun carriages

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