Amongst the garage full of memorabilia that my father left me, I came across a half propeller. I am clueless on aviation related matters but did a bit of digging around on the internet and became interested in the history.
There's a green motif on the blade that reads "Bristol & Colonial Aeroplane Co Ltd, Bristol, England". The stamp around the hub reads as follows:
B&C 4892
P3019
80HP
CLERGET
SCOUT
There are 8 bolt holes and the central bore measures 4.5" by 2.25". I estimate the total span to be 99".
I wonder whether this was attached to a WW1 Bristol Scout biplane? I can see that not very many of these were manufactured so wonder whether, even as a half prop, I should take separate insurance for it.
Any thoughts advice and especially websites I can go to learn more, would be appreciated.
There's a green motif on the blade that reads "Bristol & Colonial Aeroplane Co Ltd, Bristol, England". The stamp around the hub reads as follows:
B&C 4892
P3019
80HP
CLERGET
SCOUT
There are 8 bolt holes and the central bore measures 4.5" by 2.25". I estimate the total span to be 99".
I wonder whether this was attached to a WW1 Bristol Scout biplane? I can see that not very many of these were manufactured so wonder whether, even as a half prop, I should take separate insurance for it.
Any thoughts advice and especially websites I can go to learn more, would be appreciated.
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