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    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
    Last edited by fisherman; 03-06-2021, 12:09 PM. Reason: adding information

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    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.

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    • #3
      watts propeller

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge, have attached some photos
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      • #4
        Superb! Thank you.
        Have you read the thread on this forum regarding restoring your propeller, with particular emphasis on why you shouldn’t?
        Last edited by Mtskull; 03-09-2021, 03:30 AM.

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