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    Man-lifting kite - photo

    Man-lifting kite designed for military observation by American showman and flight pioneer Samuel Franklin Cody in 1901.




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    SO who or what is pulling the kite string?

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    Apparently "towed up" by a stationary wench anchored on the ground.

    https://design-technology.org/cody2.htm

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    looks like he is a cross dressor too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by marksbug View Post
    looks like he is a cross dressor too.
    I think the pants are super baggy to act as a makeshift parashute if he falls.

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    or to help air out the stink....

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    Quote Originally Posted by hemmjo View Post
    Apparently "towed up" by a stationary wench anchored on the ground.
    I wonder what her job description would be?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saltfever View Post
    I wonder what her job description would be?
    "Wanted, a strong wench able to run while pulling a long rope to lift a man in a kite. Also able to sweep, cook, and do other chores during times the kite is already aloft."

    Good catch. Funny how that one little letter makes such a different. Now, if you would have me that w(r)ench, I will tighten the bolts on this new winch we got to give the wench a break.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hemmjo View Post
    edit . . . Now, if you would have me that w(r)ench, I will tighten the bolts on this new winch we got to give the wench a break.
    Now, if you would hand me that w(r)ench, . . . LOL



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