One would only need to fly the kite for long enough to make contact and signal, i.e. a calculated risk. One isn't flying the kite for one's amusement, i.e. one isn't on vacation.
It's a great find. Amazing to me that someone thought of it.
Do agree quite a challenge to assemble in rolling seas. But if it meant being located, I'd hate to be the one trying to get it together, busting it and having to face the others in the raft.
As kids box kites were our favorites we could get them so high, then tie them off while still flying, go in have dinner and come back out and right back at it.
Only problem was the time consuming task of winding back the line. Found some type of kite string reels that helped a lot.
Should look great on a high wall or ceiling display. First I've ever seen or heard of being War time use.
Appreciate you sharing it.... Enjoyed it
Charlie-Painter777
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And if you were really lucky the old kite could tow you towards land!
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