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**Vintage U.S. Air Force Photo: Capture of German Rocket Gun in Tunisia** This rare postcard features a historic image captured during World War II. The scene depicts a German rocket gun, specifically a 6-barrel model, which was seized by Allied forces in Perryville, Tunisia. The image shows the captured rocket gun, a significant piece of equipment, in a desert landscape. The location is identified as Ferryville, a town in Tunisia that was an important strategic point during the North African Campaign of World War II. The image is a testament to the efforts of the U.S. Air Force, specifically the Photo Intelligence Division, which played a crucial role in documenting the war efforts and providing vital information to military strategists. **Additional Details:** - U.S. Air Force Number 24262AC - Captured in Ferryville, Tunisia - A significant capture in the North African Campaign of World War II **Image Source:** National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) archive.