A British World War II era laminated wooden 4 bladed generator propeller, late 1930s-40s, used to power a drogue winch used by a target tug aircraft
London, 30 October
Lot sold
USD 375 - 501
GBP 300 - 400 (listed)
Estimate
USD 375 - 501
GBP 300 - 400 (listed)
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TypeOther
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Lot number12
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Location
Description
A British World War II era laminated wooden 4 bladed generator propeller, late 1930s-40s, used to power a drogue winch used by a target tug aircraft, marked with DRG drawing number T29505 and 4483 on the hub, the back of the hub with stamped numbers for each blade, numbered 1 to 4 (4 obscured by damage), 900mm diameter, light weight four plank mahogany laminate with 92mm diameter metal plates mounted to front and rear faces of hub for 15mm shaft, the face plates partially covering 2 circular impressed R.A.E acceptance inspection stamps and various other stamps, some loss to edges.
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
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