The Boeing 707 Electronic Compartment (also known as the "lower 41") is where the RC9 camera was installed for the high altitude photographic trials. The above diagram shows the location of the external hatch on the belly of the aeroplane immediately aft of the nosewheel. The camera mount replaced the inwards opening hatch.
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