Fortune Magazine, June 1932: A Portfolio of Aerial Photographs by Captain Alfred G. Buckham
Earlier this month, Art Kleiner discovered this 1932 illustrated map of Long Island that featured the Long Island Motor Parkway. The map was published in the June 1932 issue of Fortune and served as the legend for these nine dramatic aerials taken by Captain Alfred G. Buckham.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
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I wonder what type aircraft was used to take these remarkable photographs. I also wonder if Fairchild Aerial Cameras were used to take them. Perhaps the 1932 Fortune magazine might have some information about this.
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From Howard Kroplick:
Leroy, the article does not reference his plane or camera.
It looks like Buckham used his own 1915 aerial camera:
http://www.alfredbuckham.co.uk/index.php/central-and-south-america-tour/a-flying-photographer
I ordered the book “A Vision of Flight” to see more photos and information.
From Gorden:
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