Aerial Camera [G.45b]
Maker and role
Williamson Manufacturing Company Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
1956
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Object detail
Accession number
2006.199
Production period
Description
A camera aircraft, Type G.45, 24 volts. This is a heavy grey metal box with 2 flip-outs - one on top and one on the side for the film cartridge to be loaded into the camera. This camera was usually mounted near the weapons on the wing of an aeroplane and filmed the sequences while the pilot fired on the enemy. It was triggered to begin filming when the aircraft weapons were fired. On one end is a lens while at the other end of the camera is a threaded socket with 7 pins.
Marks
Camera Type G.45 24 Volts Ref. No.14A/1390 Serial No.16169
Patent Applied for Embossed
MODIFICATIONS/ MOD. NO. D.18 D.20 Label
WILLIAMSON MFG. CO. LTD.,LONDON, N.W.10 Ink Stamp
Patent Applied for Embossed
MODIFICATIONS/ MOD. NO. D.18 D.20 Label
WILLIAMSON MFG. CO. LTD.,LONDON, N.W.10 Ink Stamp
Media/Materials
Other name
Aircraft camera
Credit Line
Williamson Manufacturing Company Limited. 1956. Aerial Camera [G.45b], 2006.199. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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