Re: Free French motorcycle and machine gun trailer
It's a fascinating picture, although it begs a few questions (some of which have already been raised).
My far-from expert eyes lighted upon the machine gun, which isn't a Vickers, nor is it a Maxim. In fact, looking at the mounting, I don't think it's an actual gun at all, but a mock-up. The mounting looks to me as if it wouldn't last more than a few seconds of continuous firing. In the field belt-fed machine guns usually had two operators: one to load and guide the ammunition belt and keep a general all-around watch out, and the shooter. The mountings were considerably heavier than what is pictured.
I think it's a fascinating publicity shot, designed to raise morale.
