I have a WW1 propeller. I would like to ID

[ahanotier]

Hello,

I found a WW1 propeller in my grandmother's house.
The markings on the propeller read. What kind of airplane ? Date ?
This prop comes from the region of Chimay in Belgium.

178 PS
MERCE
D278
H215 (ST215 ??? it's a lot I find )
HEINE
N28 70

With this information, I think for : Albatros DVa or Junkers CLI or Pfalz D XII ??? (german fighter with Mercedes 180 hp).
In this region, there was in particular with this aircraft Jasta 6 (Sivry) and Jasta 24 (Donstiennes). Other ????

If you can help I would appreciate it.

Good Bye.

ps : I am not certain that she comes from WWI !

[Dave]

Nice find.

It looks like WW1 era, partly due to the absence of metal sheathing and absence of decals in lieu of the Heine stamp in the wood. I don't know what aircraft it was designed for, but the stampings do indicate the 180 (17 HP Mercedes. The diameter should measure 278 cm, and the pitch would be 215 cm.

[Bob Gardner]

Hi,

I think we have answered this query before?

The most likely aircraft with this engine, diameter and pitch is the Pfalz D XII from 1918. A Fokker D VII is also possibility but the Heine serial number is wrong for this aircraft.

With regards,

Bob

[ahanotier]

hello,

Thank you for your answer.

The serial number on the prop is probably N28570. Have you a photo of the prop of Pfalz DXII or this aircraft ?

With Regards,