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    390117279788 This item on eBay is a photograph of a propeller workshop. Can anyone identify the makes of props? I assume it is American and the dress of the workmen suggests the 1930's?

    With kind regards,

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

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    As a short cut, here's the photo. I'm guessing that it's more likely the 20's than the thirties, but agree that it's U.S., based on the flag.

    The variety of styles of props suggests to me that it might be a repair shop rather than a manufacturer. Very few props seem exactly the same, and it's a nice illustration of how many different styles existed at that time.

    Dave

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    • #3
      Oh Yes! I didn't see the flag! Too busy looking at the props. That seems to be a scimitar shape at the extreme left. Paragon perhaps?

      Bob
      Last edited by Bob Gardner; 11-12-2009, 09:30 AM.
      Bob Gardner
      Author; WW1 British Propellers, WWI German Propellers
      http://www.aeroclocks.com

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      • #4
        Perhaps it's a workshop at McCook Field, Ohio where the US Air Service tested many different aircraft designs and modifications during that time period?

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        • #5
          Yes, good thought. Would they have employed civilian craftsmen?

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

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Bob Gardner View Post
            Would they have employed civilian craftsmen?
            Yes, it appears they did. Photos of people who worked at McCook Field show both military and civilian. In addition, they had a propeller lab, too. See: http://www.ascho.wpafb.af.mil/REMARKABLE/CHAP2.HTM

            Lamar

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            • #7
              Thanks Lamar. A most interesting website.

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

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