Propeller Guard Identification
Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:15 pm
Hello fellow aviation enthusiasts,
I am a graduate student at the University of West Florida, studying archaeology. We recently discovered a cupreous aircraft propeller guard from a wooden propeller in Pensacola Bay, Florida. A friend and colleague recommended that I post some pictures here, so that the collective knowledge of this community may help identify it.
Thank you for any thoughts/comments/questions.
I am a graduate student at the University of West Florida, studying archaeology. We recently discovered a cupreous aircraft propeller guard from a wooden propeller in Pensacola Bay, Florida. A friend and colleague recommended that I post some pictures here, so that the collective knowledge of this community may help identify it.
Thank you for any thoughts/comments/questions.
Re: Propeller Guard Identification
Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:06 pm
Nice find.
I'd suggest because of its inside curve, it's from a 1910 to late 20s aircraft.
In fact, because of its shape, it suggests to me a WWI-era relic because of their curved props.
After the late '20s military aircraft, as well as high performance civil types had metal props.
Lower performance civil aircraft had (and still have) wood props, but I can't say I've seen a Piper Cub-class prop with the inside curve as shown. I'm looking at my Sensenich right now. While similar, it's clearly not as curved, nor does it have as many rivets.
Might I suggest going to the Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola and look at some of their early aircraft...or photos of them.
I'd suggest because of its inside curve, it's from a 1910 to late 20s aircraft.
In fact, because of its shape, it suggests to me a WWI-era relic because of their curved props.
After the late '20s military aircraft, as well as high performance civil types had metal props.
Lower performance civil aircraft had (and still have) wood props, but I can't say I've seen a Piper Cub-class prop with the inside curve as shown. I'm looking at my Sensenich right now. While similar, it's clearly not as curved, nor does it have as many rivets.
Might I suggest going to the Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola and look at some of their early aircraft...or photos of them.
Last edited by JohnB on Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:21 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Propeller Guard Identification
Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:58 pm
It could easily be the prop tip guard from any number of light aircraft.
Take a look at this picture for a new Cub/Champ prop:
http://www.sensenich.com/products/item/9
Take a look at this picture for a new Cub/Champ prop:
http://www.sensenich.com/products/item/9