| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Wondecla |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 067554 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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WONDECLA, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-07-29. CLOSE UP OF THE KITE FLARE, SHOWING THE YELLOW ...
Description
WONDECLA, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-07-29. CLOSE UP OF THE KITE FLARE, SHOWING THE YELLOW CARDBOARD CONTAINER AND THE FIRING PISTOL. THIS FLARE WAS PRIMARILY DESIGNED FOR THE USE OF AIRMEN SHOT DOWN IN THE SEA. THE KITE IS LAUNCHED BY MEANS OF A ROCKET. ATTACHED TO THE KITE IS 200 FEET OF CORD, AND WHEN THE ROCKET REACHES THE FULL LENGTH IT IS JETTISONED LEAVING THE KITE AND FLARE SUSPENDED ON THE LINE.