Torpedo Camera Kit, Panoramic, US Navy Type 1 for TBF/M Avenger UC-43

Torpedo Camera Kit, Panoramic, US Navy Type 1 for TBF/M Avenger UC-43The Vought Solar Aircraft Torpedo Camera Type 1 was produced between 1942 and 1944 by Russell Vought Co, a division of Solar Aircraft Co., San Diego, CA, USA. The camera is a motorized panoramic camera, whose purpose was to document aerial torpedo attacks (from launch to impact) and for use in training. It was fitted with a louvered shutter and shot panoramic, 2 inch by 7 inch wide negatives in 120 type film. According to the TBM Avenger's Erection

and produced for a US Air Force application per its MIL spec

Also included is a white plastic navigation ruler FSSC 88-R-900

The Sensitive Altimeter displayed altitude using 3 pointers

including foldouts

Once the aircraft reaches 5000 Meters

Used across many versions of US Army Air Force aircraft with navigator crew during the era

and the left knob sets the course heading

This specimen is clearly experienced

When folded

according to the online Funatsu Aviation Instruments Museum

Ref 6A/4721

The part number on the unit is not legible