Short version of a long story: My Great Uncle Harold was WWI pilot. The family story that I grew up with (heard many times at the family reunions), he was shot down in France and managed to drag the broken prop back home with him. I can't defend why he decided to grab the prop ... but you have to admit, it is an interesting memento.
This prop has been passed down through the generations & I will pass it down to one of my boys. Well, Uncle Harold has long since passed away but I am curious about the prop. Would there be any ideas about the airplane this prop was on?
I recognize the obvious:
Counterclockwise rotation, 275 HP Rolls Royce, 10' Diameter, OD Green canvas on the tips but am simply at a loss of how to research something as odd as this.
Thoughts?
This prop has been passed down through the generations & I will pass it down to one of my boys. Well, Uncle Harold has long since passed away but I am curious about the prop. Would there be any ideas about the airplane this prop was on?
I recognize the obvious:
Counterclockwise rotation, 275 HP Rolls Royce, 10' Diameter, OD Green canvas on the tips but am simply at a loss of how to research something as odd as this.
Thoughts?
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