| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Wondecla |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 067555 |
| 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. A KITE FLARE ALOFT IN THE AIR. THIS FLARE WAS ...
Description
WONDECLA, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-07-29. A KITE FLARE ALOFT IN THE AIR. 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.