Yashica Lynx 5000 Camera

1966/1967

Intrepid Museum
New York, United States

Crew member Samuel Taylor purchased this camera while the aircraft carrier Intrepid was on liberty in Yokosuka, Japan. He used the camera to take hundreds of slides during his service on board the ship. His photographs capture flight operations, life on board the ship and visits to ports of call.

Details

Title: Yashica Lynx 5000 Camera
Date Created: 1966/1967
Location: Japan
Historic Owner: Sam Taylor
Credit Line: Collection of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Gift of Samuel K. Taylor, ADJ3, USS Intrepid, 1965–1967. 2016.37.03a

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