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SPAD XI - Helice Gallia
c. 1917
Markings:

Spa BIP
HS 200HP

Serie 22
Numero 339

Comments:  French built by Helice Gallia for a Spad XI  (Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés) .  The Spad XI was a modified version of the well-known Spad VII.  A beautifully restored example can be seen in the National Air and Space Museum.  Typical of many French manufactured propellers, this one is painted and bears the inspection stamp of the S.F.A.

Wood:  Mahogany
Length:  2.60 m