2 Vintage Fairchild lens cones for a K-17C aerial reconnaissance camera

Description

2 Vintage Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation lens cone for a K-17C aerial reconnaissance camera. • Specifications: It features a 24-inch focal length, an F/6.0 speed, and was designed for a 9-by-9-inch film format. • Weight & Era: Each unit weighs 35 lbs and was manufactured for the U.S. government, commonly used during World War II. • Patents: The metal plate lists dozens of specific U.S. patent numbers covering its design and manufacture. Includes 2 Lens Cones and 1 Storage/Shipping Case, the case is bulky and heavy. Condition: Barn-find (dusty, no known damage, untested)