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    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
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    Last edited by jrobert; 04-20-2010, 04:20 PM. Reason: information

  • #2
    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
    Bob Gardner
    Author; WW1 British Propellers, WWI German Propellers
    http://www.aeroclocks.com

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    • #3
      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

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      • #4
        Hi John,

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

        With kind regards,

        Bob
        Bob Gardner
        Author; WW1 British Propellers, WWI German Propellers
        http://www.aeroclocks.com

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        • #5
          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

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          • #6
            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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