June 13, 2012

Collection Name: Drachen Foundation Collection

Collection Number: 2692

Post Type: Article

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Artist or Author: Don Wit

Creation Year: 1990

Summay:

This paper kite was manufactured in the USA by Atomic Products, Co., 1525 East 53rd Street, Chicago, Illinois.

It has a written explanation as follows:
FACTS ABOUT JET PROPULSION AND THE JET WIND BOMB
Efforts to achieve supersonic speeds in the air have been intensified in this country since the early days of WWII. The prsent jet propulsion engine was originally of British design and was conceived by flight commander Frank Whittle. The Engline was then sent to this country for further development.

Actual jet wing bombs that are now in use are launched in 50 feet and have a range of over 100 miles at speeds of 350 to 400 miles per hour. Wing span is 30 feet, weight about 7000 pounds and they can carry 3700 pounds of explosives. Pilots who have flown jet propelled planes report that they handle easier than most conventional aircraft.

Geographic: United States

Kite Type: Flat

Materials: Paper

Significance: Art, Commercial, Sport

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