Description:

Final and ultimate Japanese Anti-Aircraft gun of World War II. During a single engagement on 1 August 1945; a 15cm gun battery brought down two B-29s. Thereafter, B-29s were routed around the gun emplacement.

Notes:

There are a few more photographs in this series, mostly showing the traversing gear, the gunners seat (I think). You can access them at the National Archives II, College Park – Still Photography Floor, Record Group 111-SC (WWII); box 570.

Photographs: