Fairchild GSAP Motion Picture Camera, circa 1941
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Artifact Overview
Sherman Fairchild worked to advance aerial photographic technology during World War I. After the war, he produced cameras specially designed for aerial survey work and founded an influential commercial aerial survey company. Fairchild promoted aerial photography and manufactured innovative aerial cameras for both military and civilian use until well after World War II.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Motion-picture camera
Date Made
circa 1941
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
60.23.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Plastic
Steel (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 3.5 in
Length: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
plaque:
U.S. NAVY - BUR. OF ORD. / BODY ASSEM. G.S.A.P. CAMERA / 16 MM. / 24 VOLTS / SPEC. NO. 31136 / MFRS DWG NO. C334-CI / SER. NO. 41-1089 / ORDER NO. NOs-82862 / INSPECTOR: KD [symbol of anchor] / FAIRCHILD AVIATION CORPORATION, N.Y.
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plaque:
SET INDICATOR AT INDEX FOR DESIRED SPEED / DO NOT CHANGE SPEED WHEN CAMERA IS RUNNING
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