Elmer Dyer
An image from The Flying Deuces, one of the productions that also features Elmer Dyer.

Elmer Dyer

August 24, 1892 — Lawrence, Kansas, USA

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Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. (August 24, 1892 – February 8, 1970) was an American cinematographer, the first film cameraman to specialize in aerial photography.

Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. was born in Lawrence, Kansas and died in Hollywood. During WWII was assigned to the Army's Motion Picture Unit (See Photo). He was nominated for an Academy Award for his photography in Air Force (1943).

The Flying Deuces

The Flying Deuces

1939

Hell's Angels

Hell's Angels

1930

Dive Bomber

Dive Bomber

1941

The Dawn Patrol

The Dawn Patrol

1930

The Crowd Roars

The Crowd Roars

1932

The Lost Squadron

The Lost Squadron

1932

Gallant Journey

Gallant Journey

1946

Flight

Flight

1929