The K-20 was a lightweight, hand-held World War II aerial camera. Equipped with a high-speed shutter, it was used by the military for day reconnaissance between 1941 and 1946
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
Folmer Graflex Corp.
Physical Description
Gray metal body; 4 x 5 format, 162mm f4.5 lens; with metal carrying case, bracket, film threading plate, 2 filters.
Dimensions
3-D: 27.9 × 24.1 × 17.8cm (11 × 9 1/2 × 7 in.)
Materials
metals, white metal, glass, lens
Inventory Number
A19720881000
Credit Line
Gift of George Kay
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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