| Accession Number | P03318.022 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Egypt: Suez Canal, Serapeum |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The 1st Machine Gun Brigade firing rounds during a practise drill at Serapeum, on the Suez canal, ...
Description
The 1st Machine Gun Brigade firing rounds during a practise drill at Serapeum, on the Suez canal, after the evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula. These Maxim heavy machine guns have been mounted on Vickers tripods which have been reversed to enable the weapon to be elevated for anti-aircraft use. The soldiers watching over the proceedings are identified as Walker and McGregor.