Original WWII U.S. Navy Target Kite Mark 1 - Japanese Zero U.S. Equipment A month later Crook's men

A month later Crook's men engaged in one final skirmish before Crook ended the expedition due to bad weather

The fuchi (grip collar) is plain brass

as well as original carry straps

Internally a tube runs the length of the stem to the grenade delay fuze at the top

the group commander

Original WWII U.S. Navy Target Kite Mark 1 - Japanese Zero U.S. Equipment A month later Crook's menOriginal 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"