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Camera, Motion Picture, Askania A6, 35mm, German

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    Object Details

    Manufacturer

    Askania Werke A.G.

    Physical Description

    234mm long, 225mm high, 170mm wide, camera; 200mm long lens extension; World War II. With motor;in fitted box;some corrosion;35mm film

    Summary

    A motion picture camera for aerial, ground, and wind tunnel photography. The body is missing the lens and shutter but includes the eyepiece, motor, and counters.

    Credit Line

    Transferred from the U.S. Navy

    Inventory Number

    A19711033000

    Restrictions & Rights

    Usage conditions apply

    Type

    EQUIPMENT-Photographic

    Materials

    metal and glass

    Dimensions

    3-D: 23.4 x 17 x 22.5cm (9 3/16 x 6 11/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

    Country of Origin

    Germany

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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/nv94fb0983c-f7f4-4a14-a5d4-975072f1da61

    Record ID

    nasm_A19711033000

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