May 2, 2011

Collection Name: Drachen Foundation Collection

Collection Number: 61

Post Type: Video

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Artist or Author: US Navy

Creation Year: 1943

Summay:

A rare video made available on YouTube. This is the original US Navy Dr. Paul Garber Target kite training video. It even shows the ship gunners shooting at it for target practice. This is an amazing piece of kiting and US Navy history.

Related Links: http://youtu.be/riZfcNoXLO8

Geographic: United States

Kite Type: Flat

Materials: Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical, Scientific

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