Abstract: An aerial camera mounting apparatus includes a bracket member to fit within a segment of or the entire perimeter edge of an aircraft window opening, a retaining system to secure this bracket to the window edge, and a camera lens support member connected to the bracket to position a camera lens generally within the window opening. Thus, the apparatus may be installed into an existing hinged or otherwise opening-type aircraft window, such that the bracket attaches to one or all the edges of the pre-existing window frame. Alternatively, the apparatus may be installed into a hole previously cut in an otherwise fixed window, with the bracket similarly attaching to one or all of the edges of the formed cut.