ostprussenmann_new Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I suggests you to look at :camera - wiki . org /wiki /Fairchild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostprussenmann_new Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostprussenmann_new Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Cranois Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostprussenmann_new Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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