Rotol Props

Mk II and V, 10′ 9″ at most. But later marks, different undercarriage arrangement and different thrust line with a Griffon.. so different calculation. Still, these changes would have to have put the hub centre 3 1/2 inches higher to give any clearance at all, and 10 1/2 to maintain the original clearance. That would result in a funny looking spitfire – almost certainly not a Spitfire prop you have there.

Many thanks guys. Does the prop type in full ie, XH54J-RG-MB meann anything more? Is there anyone out there in Forumland who may know of a prop shop that deals with Rotol props from the war or immediate post war years who could possibly add to the conversation?