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Mitchell NC no. 239 | CinemaGear.com Mitchell NC sn. 239 vintage 35mm motion picture film camera originally sold to the Army Air Corps First Motion Picture Unit in 1942

In all, the First Motion Picture Unit provided not only training films, but also footage used in newsreels, vital aerial reconnaissance footage, as well as on the ground combat footage from all theaters of the war. ln.run/w7T5r #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Nine images of Mitchell NC camera, serial #239, out of the Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit (18th AAF Base Unit)

One of the many fascinating cameras in our inventory is this Mitchell NC, serial number 239, which was originally purchased by the US Army Air Corps in 1944. ln.run/w7T5r #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

In all, the First Motion Picture Unit provided not only training films, but also footage used in newsreels, vital aerial reconnaissance footage, as well as on the ground combat footage from all theaters of the war. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Combat camera units, composed of 20 to 25 men, underwent intense training not only in the use and maintenance of their cameras, but also physical training as soldiers. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Mitchell NC camera, serial #239, out of the Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit (18th AAF Base Unit)

We are pleased to offer this working piece of history to collectors and cameramen alike so it may continue to be preserved for generations to come, and to honor the history of the First Motion Picture Unit. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Mitchell NC camera, serial #239, out of the Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit (18th AAF Base Unit)

The camera arrived with its original Mitchell factory case which is stenciled with the camera’s serial number as well its assignment to the Camera Department of the 18th AAF BU in Culver City, California. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu

Mitchell NC camera, serial #239, out of the Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit (18th AAF Base Unit)

as well as training combat camera units to deploy overseas. One of the many fascinating cameras in our inventory is this Mitchell NC, serial number 239, which was purchased by the US Army Air Corps in 1944. cineeng.short.gy/nc-239 #CinemaGear #MitchellNC #FirstMotionPictureUnit #fmpu