Propeller [De Havilland Gipsy]

Maker and role
The de Havilland Aircraft Company Limited, Manufacturer
 Production date
Oct 1928
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Accession number
1978.2716
Maker
The de Havilland Aircraft Company Limited
Production period
1920s
Description
A wooden propeller, 6' 4¾" long made of laminated wood. Copper sheathing runs along the leading edges of the propeller. A black painted nose cone with a single screw at the centre and there are 8 holes on the reverse side of the hub. Drg. No. D.H. 5180/1, D.H. Gipsy L.H. 12070, D.6. 4P5, 1DFC/28, A.C.G. No.12070.
Marks
DRG NO. D.H. 51801 / D.H. . GIPSY L.H. Engraved
D6-429 1OCT/ 28 / ACG No. 11795 Engraved
1175/2 Inscribed
Media/Materials
Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal/Copper
Credit Line
The de Havilland Aircraft Company Limited. Oct 1928. Propeller [De Havilland Gipsy], 1978.2716. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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