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Early Navigation Map

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At the Smithsonian Museum of Air and Space in Washington, D.C. there is a this early navigation map that leads into the exhibit about navigation and using Global Positioning for navigation.  I really enjoy looking at old maps to see…

German Enigma Machine

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This is a four rotor Enigma machine that was created by German around the time of 1943-1944.  Germany built this rare Enigma for its ally, Japan.  You can tell by both the character and the fourth rotor.  Germany was unaware…

The Spirit of St. Louis

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Hanging high in the Smithsonian National Air and Space museum is the Spirit of St. Louis.  This plane is best known for being flown by Charles Lindbergh on the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight from New York to London on…

Lunar Module 2

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Between 1969 and 1972, six lunar modules essentially identical to this one landed a total of 12 American astronauts on the Moon.  This lunar module, LM-2, never flew into space.  It was built for testing in low Earth orbit, but…

Magellan Global Positioning System Test Components

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The Magellan Systems Corporation produced some of the earliest handheld GPS units for civilian use.  In 1986 its engineers began experimenting with electronic mockups of a unit.  Displayed here is the earliest “breadboard” and keyboard used to test circuitry and…

Siemens-Halske W38 Phone

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This switchboard operator’s desk telephone was manufactured by Siemens-Halske in Germany.  It is believe the history of this specific device was removed from one of the U.S. Missions in Germany.  A close inspection of the typed labels for the switches…

German Spy Pigeon

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During World War I (1914-1918) Germany had equipped pigeons with small camera equipment for the benefit of gaining intelligence. Related Posts Human Statue of Liberty 1918 World War II Memorial International Spy Museum Micro Camera

International Spy Museum Micro Camera

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At the International Spy Museum located in Washington D.C. there are many interesting things that can be found.  Here is a graphic depicting a micro camera. Related Posts International Spy Museum Army Cipher Device International Spy Museum Hidden Shoe Compartment…

The Viking Lander at the Smithsonian

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The Smithsonian Museum of Air and Space located in Washington D.C. is the host to many free exhibits that are the culmination of different major events throughout history for both flight and space travel.  The Viking Lander shown here is…

International Spy Museum Army Cipher Device

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At the International Spy Museum located in Washington D.C. there are many interesting things that can be found.  Here is a graphic depicting an Army cipher device. Related Posts International Spy Museum Micro Camera International Spy Museum Hidden Shoe Compartment…