Gun Camera
Item
Title
Gun Camera
Description
AIR MINISTRY AIRCRAFT GUN CAMERA TYPE G45, 24 VOLTS, REF.NO 14A/1390, SERIAL NO. 16683. Short Lens Type G.45 Ref. No. 14 A/1399* Serial No.12045M. Black lens with green markings. Reference number of "14" was used by Air Ministry for all aircraft photographic equipment. Lens has heater element installed (this can be removed by pulling out after removing glass cover). On top is formica plate with "24 Volts" printed on it. The 16mm film is contained in small, black die-cast tombstone-shaped magazine labelled, "Magazine Type G45 Ref. No. 14/1393 Serial No. REMOVED Williamson Mfg. Co. Ltd. London & Reading". Printed on interior side of magazine door is, "Ref. No. 14A/1441". History of Use: RAF WWII SPITFIRE AIRCRAFT G45 GUN CAMERA. The G45 gun camera was used throughout WWII by British fighter units and armament schools from 1939 onwards (including by the RNZAF). It was designed and manufactured by the Williamson company of London and Reading and was developed from the G42B. It used 16 mm orthochromatic film supplied in 25 ft lengths with a frame speed of 16, 18 or 20 per second, these corresponding to the rates of fire of the Lewis, Vickers K and Browning machine guns. The G45 was fitted as standard on Fighter Command aircraft (Spitfire and Hurricanes). It was controlled by an electrical switch operated by the gun-firing pneumatic system. Embossed: CAMERA TYPE G.45 24 VOLTS REF. NO. 14A/1390 SERIAL NO. R2057 WILLIAMSON MFG CO LTD LONDON & READING Lense: SHORT LENS TYPE G45 REF NO. 14 A/1399 SERIAL NO. R2057
Identifier
013.133.001
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