Fairchild T-11 Ariel Mapping Cameras

[kmiles]

We have recently came across several Fairchild T-11 ariel mapping cameras. Does anyone have information on what aircraft these cameras may have been used in?

I have done several online searches, with not a whole lot of luck. They were used in the early 60's, but can not find any mention of particular aircraft.

They are a large camera that uses 9 inch rolls of film. The camera and the film housing weigh like 70 pounds. One of the film housings actually is still loaded with fresh film, and ready to go.

[Old SAR pilot]

According to the following site, they could be used in the RF-4E, among others:

http://home.att.net/~jbaugher1/f4_16.html

[Taigh Ramey]

Try these links:

http://www.fas.org/irp/program/collect/rf-4.htm

http://home.att.net/~jbaugher2/b52_4.html

http://www.spyflight.co.uk/rb66.htm

http://www.stormingmedia.us/13/1396/0139640.html

http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/m1498.html

http://www.metrogon.20megsfree.com/about.html

Tell Rob hi for me,

Taigh