Name/Title
Aerial Delvery Sled, Emergency SurvivalEntry/Object ID
2019.18.1Description
Aerial Delivery Sled Emergency Survival Kit Type A-16
Dated 1956. Made by National Light Metals. & Plastic Corp Caro, Mich.
US Air Force Aerial Delivery Sled Emergency Survival Kit. Dated 1956. Type A-16. Made by National Light Metals & Plastic Corp Caro, Mich.
The sled could be parachuted into a remote area and then could be easily towed due to its light weight. The sled was designed to be very light weight and was built from a magnesium alloy and weighing only 27lbs. while measuring 21"wide x 14" high x 44" long.Acquisition
Accession
2019.18Acquisition Method
DonationSource (if not Accessioned)
Chris CausleyMade/Created
Manufacturer
National Light Metals. & Plastic CorpDate made
1956Time Period
Cold WarPlace
City
CaroCountry
Tuscola CountyState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Place
United StatesRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
National Light Metals. & Plastic CorpRelated Places
Place
City
CaroCountry
Tuscola CountyState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Place
United States
