Original WWII U.S. Navy Target Kite Mark 1 - Japanese Zero U.S. Equipment the group commander

the group commander

as well as original carry straps

as the nickel is more easily dented than the plated steel used later

The fuchi (grip collar) is plain brass

with the barrel and most parts blued

Original WWII U.S. Navy Target Kite Mark 1 - Japanese Zero U.S. Equipment the group commanderOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Aerial target kite Mark 1, also called "Device 3 C 29", developed by the late Paul Garber of the Smithsonian Institution and others. Officially designated and marked: U. S. NAVY TARGET KITE MARK 1PATENT APPLIED FOR Measures approximately Length 63" Width: 53" and is offered in very good condition. These were used by both the Army and Navy for target practice. You occasionally encounter the "skins"