Memorabilia - Camera and case, No.1 Pocket Kodak Special, 1922 to 1931

Historical information

This camera belonged to Stan Guilfoyle who was a wireless operator air gunner (WAG) here at Nhill Air Navigation School, December 1943.

Significance

This item is of great significance being here at the air school during it's operation. Some of the photos in Kevin O'Reilly's book In Just Five Years were taken with this camera.

Physical description

Folding Kodak Camera, metal casing with paper concertina folding body and lens assembly, comes with leather carry case.
Has various lens adjusters and a scribing pin attached.

Inscriptions & markings

Kodamatic, No.1 Pocket Kodak Special, Made in USA by Kodak Company Rochester NY, 26980

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