Description
Section of propeller blade from the Fokker Dr 1 aircraft flown by the German ace Baron von Richthofen. 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 5/8" thick. Commonwealth Scientific Industrial and Research Organisation examination in 1995 found that this piece is made of laminations of mahogany and birch.
Contextual Description
Another fragment in the Memorial's collection, REL/03146.001, retains a portion of the maker's decal, showing the propeller to have been made by Axial.
Details
Accession Number
REL/00936
Maker
Axial Propellerfabrik G.M.b.H
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Aircraft component
Physical Description
Material: Wood
Measurement
Overall: 190 mm x 85 mm x 21 mm
Copyright
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