Camera, Aerial, Japanese, Experimental, Kugisho

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Object Details

Physical Description

Gray wrinkle finish; trunion mount with 2 wooden hand grips, post and notch sights, 2 shutter assemblies, 2 film magazines, 2 filters, 120 mm. lens; in wooden shipping / storage container.

Summary

A hand-held camera built by the Japanese Navy Bureau of Aeronautical Engineering, with parts provided by Konishiroku.

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Navy

Inventory Number

A19710959000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Aluminum

Dimensions

3-D: 86.4 x 33 x 25.4cm (34 x 13 x 10 in.)

Country of Origin

Japan

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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/nv9d1952900-2cc8-4bd8-aa99-6fe26608f368

Record ID

nasm_A19710959000