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  • Indian fighter kite.
    kite
    / Modern kite sports

    The sled kite, invented by William Allison, came into being in the 1950s, and the parafoil, invented by Domina Jalbert, was a highly original design created in the 1960s. Flying kites continued as a popular pastime over the next two decades.

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    The sled kite, invented by William Allison, came into being in the 1950s, and the parafoil, invented by Domina Jalbert, was a highly original design created in the 1960s. Flying kites continued as a popular pastime over the next two decades.

    Read More