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ConsolidatedIn the Philippine Islands, photo technicians of the 13th Air Force realized the need for simplifying the settings on K-17 and K-18 cameras, and therefore developed a ring and bead sight that approaches the operating ease of a Brownie camera.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
In the Philippine Islands...
Caption:
In the Philippine Islands, photo technicians of the 13th Air Force realized the need for simplifying the settings on K-17 and K-18 cameras, and therefore developed a ring and bead sight that approaches the operating ease of a Brownie camera.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES,PHOTOGRAPHY
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A30805A-81278AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://nz.forceswarrecords.com/document/46950204/in-the-philippine-islands-photo-technicians-of-the-13th-air-force-realized-the-need-for-simplifying- : accessed 3/11/2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008