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Old 21st Jun 2018, 22:14
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jmelson
 
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Originally Posted by esa-aardvark
I recall that the U2 aircraft was designed around the camera. 36"inch wide film 1 mile of it.
Designed by Mr Land.
Surely someone will know better.
Yup, it has 2 huge rolls of film, I seem to recall over 100 Lbs. per roll. The two rolls run in opposite direction to not alter the CG of the aircraft as the film is exposed. The lens is pretty awesome, too!

Jon

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