Camera, Aerial, Fairchild K-37

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
Fairchild K-37 aerial camera with Kodak Aero-Ektar f: 2.5 f lens, 305 mm.; 4 plug control box attached; lens cone 1ft. 8in. long x 1ft.; gray aluminum housing.
Summary
This camera, with a between-the-lens shutter, was designed for medium- to high-altitude night reconnaissance. Flares, timed to synchronize with the photography, were dropped to light the target. This particular K-37 was used on a Lockheed U-2 aircraft.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Bruce Ehrens, Fairfax, VA.
1951
Inventory Number
A19970533000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
OVERALL - ALUMINUM
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
Boeing Aviation Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19970533000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96f8a1b4a-432e-4be2-950e-ddc2d1ccceea
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