1892 - Camera Aircraft C45. Beautiful wooden case. 80% of the gray paint remains. The rear hinges have been replaced. The locking hooks are present. Lid marked “Camera Aircraft C45 Extension Lens Ref 1578.” Storage case Ref N 14A/422. The front carrying handle is missing. Camera included. Metal case, 70% gray paint remaining. Markings: Camera Type C45 Ref. 14a/1390, serial number 436. Manufactured by Williamson MFG Co. Ltd., London. Lens present. Metal viewfinder. 70% of the black paint remains. A green band runs around the unit. Two film cartridges. They used 16-mm orthochromatic film supplied in 25-meter lengths with a frame rate of 16, 18, or 20 frames per second, which corresponds to the rates of fire of the Lewis, Vickers K, and Browning machine guns. Note some wear and patina on the item. Condition II+. The cameras were mounted in the wings of many Spitfire and Hurricane fighters. Camera Aircraft C45. Fine wooden case. Approximately 80% of the gray paint remains. Rear hinges have been replaced. Closure hooks are present. Lid marked “Camera Aircraft C45 Extension Lens Ref 1578.” “Case Storage Ref N 14A/422.” Front carrying handle missing. Camera present. Metal case retaining approximately 70% of its gray paint. Marked “Camera Type C45 Ref 14a/1390,” serial number 436. Manufactured by Williamson MFG CO Ltd, London. Optics present. Metal viewfinder retaining approximately 70% of its black paint. Green band around the piece. Two film cartridges. These cameras used 16 mm orthochromatic film supplied in lengths of 25, with a frame rate of 16, 18, or 20 frames per second, corresponding to the rates of fire of the Lewis, Vickers K, and Browning machine guns. Some wear and patina on the item. Condition II+. These cameras were mounted on the wings of numerous Spitfire and Hurricane fighters.