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Szomański, RWD-8

Szomański, RWD-8

About the propeller. The propeller was produced by Polish workshops Szomański Warsaw. The whole story of the propeller stayes unknown. Traces take it to Germany, where it was repainted to orange colour (about year 2000).  Privately owned, was available on an internet...

MLP Cracow, Piper L4 propeller WSK N291

MLP Cracow, Piper L4 propeller WSK N291

Propeller of one Piper L4 used in Poland, propeller produced in Warsaw 1949/1050? by WSK. Picture taken at Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego, Cracow. Engine  name (Continental) indicated. Photo M. Peikert.

Props of TS – 8 Bies

Props of TS – 8 Bies

Propeller of TS-8 Bies aircraft, picture taken in Dęblin static display around year 2005. Propeller in really bad condition, probably covered by fabric and painted black. Below you can find another propeller, also not in a good shape, shortly before restoration....

Unknown producer, CSS-13

Unknown producer, CSS-13

About the propeller. The propeller was produced by one of the Polish aviation factory, (Glider Workshops of Jezow?). Right now the prop is a part of Memorial Exhibition in Jeżow Sudecki (2015). Construction. The propeller lamination consists of 7, ash(?) plies. The...

MLPCracow, Lisunov Li-2

MLPCracow, Lisunov Li-2

Photo: R. Pietracha. MLP Cracow, Li-2 aircraft. It is very likely, that blades bore some maintenance descriptions during aircraft's service.

Schwarz Propeller, Mercedes 100 Engine

Schwarz Propeller, Mercedes 100 Engine

About the propeller. The propeller was produced by Gustav Schwarz’ workshop Berlin-Waidmannslüst, Oraniendamm 44-45. It was used in the air, which is proved by leading edge damages and hub trace pressed on the front side of the prop. Schwarz propellers were not as...

Unknown producer, RWD-8

Unknown producer, RWD-8

About the propeller. The propeller was produced almost for sure by Polish workshops Szomański Warsaw, however completely tarnished marking precludes  full identification. Propeller suffered ground contact.  Privately owned (Dęblin 2020). Construction.  The propeller...

RWD-8

RWD-8

RWD-8 Aircraft. Photo source: "Opisu Płatowca RWD-8" (Airframe description of RWD-8) dated 28 November 1928. Szomański and Tonkialaque decals visible on the prop. Propeller description stays brief in Chapter I "Specification": Wooden propeller W.Szomański D=1934...

MLP Cracow, Tiger Moth

MLP Cracow, Tiger Moth

Close view to the prop of Tiger Moth, MLP Cracow. Markings: DRG LA304D4 GYPSY ?? MAJOR D 6-5 P.4 58 LHT Is there anyone who can identify producer and decode markings except the engine name and prop diameter of 6.5 feet? 4.58 most likely stands for pitch in feet....