Torpedo Camera Kit, Panoramic, US Navy Type 1 for TBF/M Avenger UC-43 Ref 6A/4721

Ref 6A/4721

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

Once the aircraft reaches 5000 Meters

and the left knob sets the course heading

The part number on the unit is not legible

Torpedo Camera Kit, Panoramic, US Navy Type 1 for TBF/M Avenger UC-43 Ref 6A/4721The 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