fv1609 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Is it a coolbox of some sort? Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 a transport cart for the squad of solders web gear , since each solder pictured has only a pistol belt, perhaps experimental system. Nope, it contains mostly air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Is it intended to float? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 a transport for a weather balloon? or balloon to attach a radio antenna to ? so as to increase the radio's range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 A pop up boat or tent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Is it intended to float? Yup, you're nearly there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 a transport for a weather balloon? or balloon to attach a radio antenna to ? so as to increase the radio's range? Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) A pop up boat or tent.. Well done Tony it is indeed a boat, although TooTallMike was nearly there, but didn't quite declare what it was. This underwent trials at Fort Benning in Georgia in 1965. Mostly fibreglass weighing 250 lb. I have to say the angle of shot in the first picture makes it appear rather dumpier than it really is. Whether it went into service, I have no idea. Edited November 21, 2009 by Marmite!! Photo links repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 OOh, I was getting all excited it might be the blow up aeroplane. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 OOh, I was getting all excited it might be the blow up aeroplane. :cry: Well perhaps the oarsmen are blow up & you carry them around inside when it's folded up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Very cunning, never thought of that, Gad sir! Your smarter than the average. :roll: Thing was Goodyear built an inflatable seaplane for the military/CIA weighed without engine about 75lb and it actually flew :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Very cunning, never thought of that, Gad sir! Your smarter than the average. :roll: Thing was Goodyear built an inflatable seaplane for the military/CIA weighed without engine about 75lb and it actually flew :shake: :-o what, manned ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 :-o what, manned ?? Yep, I'll try and find a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Yep, I'll try and find a picture. :shake: Blimey,........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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