Kite
Maker and role
Hoffman Radio Corporation, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1940s
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Object detail
Accession number
2006.305
Production period
Description
Used by sailors/aviators lost at sea. The kites were fitted with a radio and antenna. Printed on one kite are instructions. The kites are packed in a long cylindrical metal tube. The kite is made up of yellow cotton fabric around thin hollow aluminium rods. There are 2 kite sections - each has 4 aluminium ribs with cross-rib extensions that open up to form a box kite. The 2 halves then slot into each other to form a perfect box kite. The kite is then flown by the sailor to raise an antenna. This kite was used in conjunction with a "Gibson Girl" transmitter.
Marks
M-357-A Printed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Hoffman Radio Corporation. Circa 1940s. Kite, 2006.305. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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