Seafire XV #462
For those curious to know the progress of my Seafire XV, please see above picture of a beautiful new Propellor. In fact we are reusing the old blades (wood) as they are still in good shape. Why wood you may ask? Good question. Since these aircraft operated from Aircraft Carriers, this often resulted in hard landings, where it was quite possible to "peck" the deck, (or worse). With wood, the blade would shatter, being of least resistance. if they were made of steel, the impact would be transmitted directly to the engine resulting in far worse damage...
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1 年It's great that the original blades can be reused! Could I ask how the engine overhaul is coming along? I know spares are hard to come by for those early Griffons.
Partner at Cleves Investments LLP
1 年Tim - my father flew Auster 9's during his national service for artillery range-finding purposes. Their propellors were wooden also. He once crash-landed and as you describe, the blades broke as intended. He had the remaining central piece hanging in his office ever after as a memento.
Technical Manager at Shamsia
1 年Look to very good progress, Tim ????
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1 年Is that your shop Tim