[Milsurplus] Gibson Girl kite

[Michael A. Bittner]

I wonder what the stuffing material is.  Obviously if used for floatation, it's gotta be waterproof.   Mike, W6MAB
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Taigh Ramey 
  To: 'Michael A. Bittner' ; 'Hue Miller' ; milsurplus at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 12:05 PM
  Subject: RE: [Milsurplus] Gibson Girl kite


  The reason for the stuffing, if I recall correctly, is so the kite will
  float and not sink in the water. There are also pads in the case to protect
  the radio set components and also help the set to float.

  The kites I have looks like they are made from cotton.

  Thanks,

  Taigh

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