early watts propeller

[fisherman]

I have an early watts two blade fixed pitch propeller. laminates of wood with a plywood cone. could it have been fitted to early spitfires
Its plate is present and is marked kestrel
dec 1935
drg no
watts 861/8
d3150
p2960
c640
40274
Origional grey paint on front
Origional dark blue paint on rear
8 bolt holes

I obtained it as a kid 40yrs ago. it was on the wall in our village local working mans club.
The chairman (who was my neighbour) told me it was fitted onto a schneider cup plane. There was a accompanying framed photo
I've made enquiries but cant locate the photo. could this be true?

Am seeking a information

[Mtskull]

I can tell you is that your propeller is neither from a Spitfire or a Schneider trophy aircraft.

The marking “Kestrel” refers to the Rolls-Royce engine of that name, which was never fitted to the Spitfire. The date of 1935 also rules out a Schneider trophy aircraft, as the competition was last held in 1931.

What you have, I believe, is a propeller from a Hawker Hart or one of its variants. This family of biplanes were used by the RAF and other air forces in a wide variety of roles during the 1930’s and early 40’s.

That makes it a very interesting item; I would love to see some photographs of it.

[fisherman]

watts propeller

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, have attached some photos

[Mtskull]

Superb! Thank you.
Have you read the thread on this forum regarding restoring your propeller, with particular emphasis on why you shouldn’t?