Camera, Aerial, Fairchild K-14, Spotting

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Fairchild Aerial Camera Corp.

Physical Description

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

Summary

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.

Credit Line

Transferred from the United States Air Force Museum

Inventory Number

A19620090000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Dimensions

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

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9350fdae7-8b0e-43e5-be9b-c8133f80d71c

Record ID

nasm_A19620090000