Tomioka Kogaku Gun Alignment Camera, Model 2

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Object Details

Physical Description

Black; torpedo type.

Summary

A remote-control camera, with cable, that mounted onto the aircraft in place of the machine gun and was used for training and testing purposes.

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Air Force

Inventory Number

A19603012000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Dimensions

Dia 70mm, L 513mm, W 107mm

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/nv9ce56f3f3-81d7-4914-95e8-4f36d3a0fa8e

Record ID

nasm_A19603012000