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Camera, Gun, Motion Picture, Bell & Howell N6A, 16MM, U.S. Navy

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Bell & Howell Co.

Physical Description

7in. long, 3 1/2in. wide, 2 1/2in. high; black metal.

Summary

The N6A is the U.S. Navy version of the gun sight aim point (GSAP) camera for gunnery training. The electrically operated camera has an internal interval control for exposures.

Credit Line

Gift of Roy L. Stafford

Inventory Number

A19880092000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Dimensions

2.5 x 7 x 3.5 in. (6.4 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm)

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/nv9259438a7-61ad-449a-8e04-7a17e7ab926d

Record ID

nasm_A19880092000

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