Original WWII U.S. Navy Japanese Zero Target Kite Mark 1 by the Spalding Brothers - With Frame U.S. Artwork & Posters Thomas Holcomb

Thomas Holcomb

though it definitely shows wear from service

The steel blade has flat back with narrow and wide fuller stopped at the ricasso

denoting the year of manufacture as 1882

Original WWII U.S. Navy Japanese Zero Target Kite Mark 1 by the Spalding Brothers - With Frame U.S. Artwork & Posters Thomas HolcombOriginal 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. These were utilized during training in both the Army and Navy. Officially designated and marked: TARGET KITE, MARK I U. S. NAVY 3 C 29 U. S. ARMY M 9 PATENT APPLIED FOR RESTRICTED SPALDING BROS. INC. Measures approximately Length 63" Width: 53" and is offered in very