Propeller ID

[dux]

I have a WW1 propeller with the markings as listed:
G562
9753
P3000
80HP
GNOME
SCOUT
D2500
P2200

Any infomation would be helpfull.

Thanks Dux

[Dave]

The drawing number (P3000) is listed for a Bristol Scout or Pup using a 80 HP Gnome engine, which fits with the stampings. It also shows the number 216 in parentheses. Apparently that a "RNAS White City Propeller Stores" number, but I'm not sure of its significance.

[dux]

Thanks for that Dave, using your infomation i have now found that the propeller came fron a Bristol Type 1 Scout C, ordered by the British Goverment on December 7, 1914 for the RNAS in a 24 aircraft batch, powered by the 80 HP Gnome Lambda rotary.

Again many thanks Dux.

[Dave]

That's the one. (Although I think it may have been a type D, since it had the Gnome, rather than LeRhone engine.)