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U-2 / SR-71 Blackbird Spy Plane Aerial Camera Lens: Perkin Elmer 36″ F/4.0

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Close-up view of a Cold War Era aerial reconnaissance camera lens, designed for U2 and SR 71 Blackbird spy planes, from Obtainium Science and Surplus, showing the large glass front element.

A few years ago, we were lucky to obtain an aerial camera lens deployed in Cold War Era spy planes like the U-2 Dragon Lady and SR-71 Blackbird. The Perkin-Elmer 36″ F/4.0 aerial camera lens boasts impressive specifications that made it ideal for high-altitude reconnaissance missions. With a focal length of 36 inches (914.4 mm) … Read more