Propeller [De Havilland]

Object detail

Accession number

1978.14

Maker

The de Havilland Aircraft Company Limited

Production period

1910s

Description

A wooden propeller for a De Havilland DH9A aircraft. Although the Oxford was equipped with fixed-pitch propellers, the cockpit contained a propeller pitch lever which had to be moved from "Coarse" to "Fine" for landing.

Marks

DRG AB 7935 RH / D2900 P2320 / DEH9 / 200BHP / SIDDELEY / G1482N42

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

The de Havilland Aircraft Company Limited. 1917. Propeller [De Havilland], 1978.14. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Component, Aircraft Propeller, Aircraft Tools & Equipment for Communication Aerospace Transportation T&E Aerospace Transportation Accessories

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Leg Wood Material property Gas Audio equipment Human leg Font Automotive wheel system Fender Wood stain

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