File:Sailor looking into the breech of 16 inch gun aboard USS Alabama (BB-60).jpg

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Description Looking into the Breech – This gunner on battleship USS Alabama (BB-60) looks through the breech of one of the 16-inch Mark 6 guns. His left elbow rests on the “mushroom” of the gun, which he keeps clean by rubbing it with the towel wrapped around his arm.
Date November 1942 - March 1943
Source USN photo # GE-GC-17-40468, from navsource.org
Author US Navy
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current14:41, 4 October 20081,672 × 2,075 (193 KB)Felix Stember{{Information |Description=Looking Into The Breech – This gunner on a U.S. Battleship looks through the breechblock of one of the big 16-inch guns. His left elbow rests on the “mushroom” of the gun, which he keeps clean by rubbing it with the towel
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    • 16″/45 Mark 6
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    • Culasse Welin
    • Glossaire des armes à feu
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    • Vite interrotta
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