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314 - A Houghton-Burch G28 Aircraft 'Machine Gun' Camera, 1917, grey, serial no. 2234, with J. H. Dallmeyer Dallon Tele-Anastigmat f/6.7 10½" lens, black, serial no. 238429, body, G, shutter and mechanism working, lens, G, some internal haze, complete with spare film cartridge and original iron sights Markings: Engraved to side 'Camera Aircraft G28, Ref. No. 14A/883, No.1 Stores Depot, Serial No.2234' and 'The Houghton-Butcher, MFG. Co. Ltd London E.17, PAT No. 392182' Notes: The first time an example such as this has been offered on the open market, with the only other similar example held at The Royal Air Force Museum, item no. 72/I/1640. The camera has two brass-covered compartments on either side, one for an illumination lamp and the other for a battery to power the lamp. Reference: Images of these cameras in use can be found here and here.
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A Houghton-Burch G28 Aircraft 'Machine Gun' Camera, 1917, grey, serial no. 2234, with J. H. Dallmeyer Dallon Tele-Anastigmat f/6.7 10½" lens, black, serial no. 238429, body, G, shutter and mechanism working, lens, G, some internal haze, complete with spare film cartridge and original iron sights Markings: Engraved to side 'Camera Aircraft G28, Ref. No. 14A/883, No.1 Stores Depot, Serial No.2234' and 'The Houghton-Butcher, MFG. Co. Ltd London E.17, PAT No. 392182' Notes: The first time an example such as this has been offered on the open market, with the only other similar example held at The Royal Air Force Museum, item no. 72/I/1640. The camera has two brass-covered compartments on either side, one for an illumination lamp and the other for a battery to power the lamp. Reference: Images of these cameras in use can be found here and here.
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