The need for swift acquisition of photointelligence often required immediate film processing on board the reconnaissance plane via this portable flight laboratory. Sometimes speed was so important that photointerpreters went along on the missions to radio in instantaneous analysis of the film developed in flight.
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
Fairchild Aerial Camera Corp.
Physical Description
Darkroom for film processing and changing.
Dimensions
3-D: 42.5 x 41.3 x 42.9cm, 36.3kg (16 3/4 x 16 1/4 x 16 7/8 in., 80lb.)
Materials
Steel, Wood, Light Bulb, Some Electronics, Fabric
Inventory Number
A19710975000
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. Navy
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
For more information, visit the Smithsonians Terms of Use.