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    Hello,
    Can someone help me?
    Can you id the markings on this 6 bolt prop?
    Number 9931
    120 ps
    Mercedes
    D275
    St 165
    Z
    What does the Z means?
    There's also no manufacturer on it.
    What aircraft could it be?
    Also mentioned is stand 1280
    On the hub also the number 9931 repeated and a T and Z.
    Hub diameter is 185mm
    Blade width 200mm
    Blade lenght 1340mm
    Axle diameter 70mm
    ThX
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    Last edited by Geertse; 10-19-2014, 11:43 AM.

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    Another photo

    Another one
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    • #3
      The story from the props seller is that it came from the airfield of Gistel in Flanders Belgium. So if anyone knows more about the types of airplanes that are used on that airfield please let me know.
      Greetings

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      • #4
        As you can see it's from a crash.

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        • #5
          Geerste,

          The prop is from a BI or D1 aircraft (and their derivatives such as BII, BIII etc). Examples are;

          Alb BI, BII
          Halb D2
          LVG BIII

          Z probably indicates ZUG, meaning a tractor prop but might also be part of 6 ZYL to differentiate the prop from one intended for the contemporary four cylinder Mercedes engine.

          With kind regards,

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

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          • #6
            Prop

            Thanks for the info!
            That explains where it was found (Gistel)
            There was the BAO that uses B-type aircraft during 1915.
            Brieftaubenabteilung Oostende.
            Can it be a Reschke propeller?
            Greetings,
            Geert

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            • #7
              Prop

              Does the serial number match with 1915 if it's a Reschke prop?
              Grtz

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              • #8
                Geerste,

                The 100ps Merc engine was also used with the Tauben. I don't think I have recorded one with the 120ps engine, but of course it is very likely that it was.

                Reschke is my guess too, for the maker.

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

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                • #9
                  Prop

                  It's a pity that it's broken, but it then has a history since it came from a crash or belly landing. Also it stayed in the neighbourhood of the airfield of Gistel. Not thrown away or burned as firewood or cut in halve. It's untouched and as found.
                  Thx Bob for the info!
                  Looking forward for your next book!
                  Thx

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