Mystery "Fairchild" Aerial Camera??? Please Help identify

[ostprussenmann_new]

Yesterday, I was looking in some local antique shops and found what I believe to be a Aerial Reconnaissance Camera.  It has everything but the lens and carrying case, however, it is in immaculate condition.

I know that it is manufactured by Fairchild due to a identification plate, however, no other identification markings.  Even the leveling bubbles worked.  It weighs about 40 pounds.  the only other identification was a SN plate on the inside of 840 M.  It came with some extras in a bag (see photo) and there is a date written on a plate of 25 June 1944.

If any of you could let me know what it is and the value, it would be appreciated.  The only thing that I found similar to what it could be is a Fairchild Model K-17.

Thanks

 

[Bayern]

I suggests you to look at :camera - wiki . org /wiki /Fairchild 

[ostprussenmann_new]

16 hours ago, Bayern said:

I suggests you to look at :camera - wiki . org /wiki /Fairchild 

I looked there before posting.  Also wrote the Photo Heritage Museum in Virginia, Smithsonian, and SAC Museum.  Thanks though.

[Bayern]

My pleasure , regarding Fairchild and aerial survey , here in Argentina is preserved one of two Fairchild 82 D planes purchased in 1937 .both served for aerial survey until 1963 . when they were replaced with Avro Lincoln bombers .Perhaps in the Museo Nacional de Aeronutica .someone knows something about the aerial cameras used .museonacionaldeaeronauticamoron.blogspot.com.

[ostprussenmann_new]

I appreciate the help.  If I do find out anything I will be sure to post for everyone’s knowledge.

also the other posting about the Italian WWII Officer; I provided some more details.

 

Thanks again

[Christian Cranois]

This is a Fairchild K-6 lens 20" created circa 1927/1930, as the one used by Brad Washburn in Alaska in 1937.

Around 50 Lbs with lens.

https://alaskasportshall.org/inductee/bradford-washburn/

http://www.doublexposure.net/the-artists/

https://www.nhmagazine.com/the-man-who-mapped-nhs-white-mountains/

 

[ostprussenmann_new]

On 12/04/2021 at 06:41, Christian Cranois said:

This is a Fairchild K-6 lens 20" created circa 1927/1930, as the one used by Brad Washburn in Alaska in 1937.

Around 50 Lbs with lens.

https://alaskasportshall.org/inductee/bradford-washburn/

http://www.doublexposure.net/the-artists/

https://www.nhmagazine.com/the-man-who-mapped-nhs-white-mountains/

 

Thank you for your response.  I didn’t think it was that old- was thinking it was wwii-1960s era.  Awesome news.