[Milsurplus] Gibson Girl kite

[J. Forster]

Kapok probably,

-John

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> 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
>
>   Taigh Ramey
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