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A Past Owner Melbourne, Australia

Propeller - RAF 1A Engine, circa 1914 Reg. No: ST 034598

Summary:: This four blade propellor 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 propellor shaft. Propellor is marked 'T7448'..'2770'..'P3090'...Engine...RAF1A...'G10702'...'N92...'2497' (on hub face). This propellor was donated to the Museum in 1983.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr Martin McDowell, 1983

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	2780 mm (Diameter)

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Tagged with:	aeroplane components, aircraft propellors, wars conflicts
Themes this item is part of:	Engineering Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection, Transport Collection
Primary Classification:	AIR TRANSPORT
Secondary Classification:	Aircraft
Tertiary Classification:	components - propellers
Past Owner:	Mr Martin McDowell, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Comments

Andrea Posted on 07 Jan 2010 7:11 PM

Dear Sirs,

Where can I see all these old aeroplanes stuff in Victoria?
Thanks in advance.

Greetings,

Andrea

Discovery Centre Posted on 08 Jan 2010 3:35 PM

Hi Andrea, thanks for your enquiry. You can explore the history of aviation in Australia at the RAAF Museum in Point Cook. Details about the museum can be found here: http://www.airforce.gov.au/RAAFMuseum/index.htm You can also see the Duigan Biplane in the foyer at Melbourne Museum and find out more about it here: http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/405751/aeroplane-duigan-biplane-1910

Discovery Centre Posted on 08 Jan 2010 3:42 PM

Hi Martin, thanks for your enquiry. We've referred this to one of our History & Technology staff for their advice. We’ll get back to you soon with some more information.