WWII Mark 1 US Navy/Army Target Kite

[M1A1-1944]

I aquired this over a year ago so it is not exactly a new find. It is also posted in the aviation section. This is a Mark 1 Target Kite used by both the Army and Navy for target practice. They were pulled by both boats and jeeps. This one has had two old repairs done to it. The repairs are just as delicate as the fabric for being 60-70 years old. You occasionally encounter the "skins" with either a German or Japanese silhouette but you, as far as I know, rarely see the original kite skeleton, rudder, and cables intact and included. Then again, maybe there are a lot more of these out there than I am aware of. This was made by the Ballard Aircraft Company which was located in West Virginia. I makes a really neat display hanging from the ceiling of the war room. Thanks for looking- Ron

[M1A1-1944]

I aquired this over a year ago so it is not exactly a new find. It is also posted in the aviation section. This is a Mark 1 Target Kite used by both the Army and Navy for target practice. They were pulled by both boats and jeeps. This one has had two old repairs done to it. The repairs are just as delicate as the fabric for being 60-70 years old. You occasionally encounter the "skins" with either a German or Japanese silhouette but you, as far as I know, rarely see the original kite skeleton, rudder, and cables intact and included. Then again, maybe there are a lot more of these out there than I am aware of. This was made by the Ballard Aircraft Company which was located in West Virginia. I makes a really neat display hanging from the ceiling of the war room. Thanks for looking- Ron

[M1A1-1944]

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[Jason G]

Too...cooooool.