Szomański, Potez XXV?

Szomański, Potez XXV?

Description

Producer (type): Szomański, Poland
Propeller No.: 4720
Production Date: 1932
Pitch: ???
Diameter: 2900 mm measured
Engine: unknown
Country of Origin: Poland
Used on: Potez XXV,

About the propeller. The propeller was produced by Szomański factory, Warsaw. As the coating was removed and markings tarnished it is not possible to indicate the aircraft directly. Pottez XXV application seems to be likely one. Private collection.

Construction. The propeller lamination consists of 11 plies (ash?). The outboard leading edge of has an aluminum sheathing. Originally the propeller was covered by black Tonkilaque coating.

References:

  1. Andrzej Morgała “Samoloty wojskowe w Polsce 1924 – 1939” Bellona 2003.  

Period Advert. Skoda.

Period Advert. Szomański.