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This small, hand-held camera, with a Kodak 95 mm lens and a focal plane shutter, was used by the pilot for recording points of interest while on general reconnaissance missions. It is displayed with yellow, red, and orange filters.

Display Status

This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Manufacturer

Fairchild Aerial Camera Corp.

Physical Description

Has filter box & 3 filters, f3.5,95mm kodak lens no.503, mechanical operation; leather case.

Dimensions

3-D: 17.8 x 14 x 12.7cm (7 x 5 1/2 x 5 in.)

Inventory Number

A19620090000

Credit Line

Transferred from the United States Air Force Museum

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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