Q&A · 43:25-43:48

Is the pictured quadruple mounting a pom-pom?

A listener's identification prompts a distinction between a Vickers quadruple machine-gun mounting and a pom-pom.

Question

Is the pictured quadruple mounting a pom-pom?

Short answer

No. It is identified as a Vickers quad machine-gun mount, although the exact model remains uncertain.

Notes

The pictured mounting is identified as a Vickers quad machine-gun mount. The exact model remains uncertain, with Vickers K offered as one possibility.