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Protective case for a flown 16 mm motion picture camera that was flown aboard an Aerobee-hi rocket on October 5, 1954 and secured wide-field images of weather patterns (Catalogue #19870070000). Painted red to facilitate retrieval after flight. Evidence of rough handling due to violent landing.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer Naval Research Laboratory
 Dimensions Overall: 3 in. tall x 4 1/4 in. wide x 7 in. deep (7.6 x 10.8 x 17.8cm)
 Materials Metal
 Inventory Number A19870071000 Credit Line Donor unknown Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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