Summary
This four blade propeller was made by the Royal Aircraft Factory at Farnborough in the United Kingdom. It is of wooden construction built up from seven laminations of 3/4 inch planks. Each blade is covered with canvas material painted dark green and fitted to a RAF 1A aero engine. The central hub has eight bolt holes to attach it to the engine propeller shaft. Propellor is marked 'T7448'..'2770'..'P3090'...Engine...RAF1A...'G10702'...'N92...'2497' (on hub face). This propeller was donated to the Museum in 1983.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Martin McDowell, 19 Sep 1983
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Past Owner
Mr Martin McDowell, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Overall Dimensions
2780 mm (Outside Diameter)
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