| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL23895 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Optical equipment |
| Physical description | Aluminium |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1940s |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Leica Camera: Group Captain C R Caldwell, DSO, DFC and bar, RAAF
Description
Leica camera manufactured by Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar, Germany, with f/2 lens of 5cm focal length and 2.5cm aperture. Fittings include 0-40 exposure wind-on knob, lens focusser, 20-1000 film speed setting knob, and electronic flash hot-shoe. Body serial no. 316646; lens serial no. 497417. Camera is enclosed in a brown leather case with a matching carry strap.
History / Summary
This camera was used by Group Captain C R Caldwell, DSO, DFC and bar throughout his service in WWII, and into the 1950s.