Camera, Flexible Gun, Motion Picture, MK 3-1, 35mm. U.S. Navy

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Object Details

Manufacturer

U.S. Naval Gun Factory

Physical Description

Double spade grip with thumb trigger. Timing device records data onto film. Has sighting accessories & crank.

Summary

Gun cameras were developed to train pilots in machine gun firing and to provide records of combat missions. This camera, built by the U.S. Naval Gun Factory, is displayed with an extra magazine, batteries, an alignment tool, and a hand crank.

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Navy

Inventory Number

A19711016000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Dimensions

3-D: 101.6cm (40 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/nv941da2a0d-9f49-45fc-a3f5-089325ea2137

Record ID

nasm_A19711016000