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This spring-motor, trigger-activated gun camera, used by the U.S. Navy, recorded "target hits," made photographically on sensitized paper. The camera was mounted on a Lewis machine gun in place of the ammunition drum for gun practice, or on the top wing to simulate a wing gun and to record training activity. A Veeder exposure counter and lens hood were standard.

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

Eastman Kodak Company

Physical Description

9-1/2in. barrel with film magazine attached. Has case w/spare magazine & barrel extension. The Machine Gun Felixstowe (A19240007007) is mounted under the Kodak Mark 1 Camera.

Dimensions

9-1/2in. barrel

Materials

Metal

Inventory Number

A19711017000

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Navy

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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