Gypsy. Major. IC

[jrobert]

Could this wooden prop have been used on a Tiger Moth? I would like to get more information on this propeller that hung in my Dad's office for many years and then in mine. If it's of any help, I know my Dad owned and flew a Tiger Moth starting in the late 40's.

I'll add a picture if it helps, but here are the markings on the prop; L-D.H 5220-2 Gipsy.Major. IC. It measures 77'' in length.
There are also two identical logos, one on each side with stylalized letters; RLLCO.

Thanks for any help.

John

[Bob Gardner]

Hello John,

It is indeed from a Canadian Built Tiger Moth and the prop was made by the Laidlaw Lumber Co.

With kind regards,

Bob

[jrobert]

Many thanks Bob,

So now I know that the prop., could possibly be the one in the picture that I have now attached to the post.

In the picture, circa 1949, my father has just returned from a fox hunt, Canadian style. I'm glad I still have the prop., the gun and the jacket, sadly not the Tiger Moth and thankfully not the fox.

Kindest regards,

John

[Bob Gardner]

Hi John,

That's certainly a Canadian ex-RCAF Tiger Moth. They were fitted with heated cockpits for Canadian Winters.

With kind regards,

Bob

[jrobert]

Hi Bob,

Thanks again for the great information.
Would I be pushing my luck to ask you if there is any information as to the production years for these Canadian Tiger Moths?

I have fond memories of being taken, every week-end, for a plane ride in the Tiger Moth. But, my Dad would always have someone else take me up. He was concerned if ever there was an accident ........

Took a spin around your very impressive site. It's now in my favorite list.

Thanks again,

Best Reagards,

John

[DonFromTX]

I am most impressed by his propeller labeled as a German Heine, c1917. I don't know how much value the different kinds of wood sandwiched was for actual propeller use, but it sure makes one of the finest decorative props ever!

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