Hi everybody
I have a number of Halifax/Whitley propeller blades in varying states of wear.
They formed part of the fencing to our house since the end of the war.
I have established through Rotol propellers Cheltenham that they were made at Airscrew High Wycombe during the war years and bear the reference DB 1140.
Anyone able to confirm this and, if so, interested in acquiring?
Tomw
By: ZRX61 - 2nd July 2008 at 22:33
Drove past an orchard the other week where they use large fans on poles to keep the frost at bay. One of them was quite clearly a P47 prop..
By: Whitley_Project - 2nd July 2008 at 18:44
Cees
A metal one has been made but it is in storage right now so no pics unfortunately – I will try to get you some at the next opportunity.
Cheers
By: Cees Broere - 2nd July 2008 at 18:23
Hi Elliott,
Glad to hear that, so there are at least some drawings at your disposal.
What’s the status about the instrument panel? You had a wooden template ready years ago, any progress on that?
Cheers
Cees
By: Whitley_Project - 2nd July 2008 at 12:17
Hi Cees
We have a pair of Whitley hubs – but no spinners yet, although I have a full set of drawings for these for when the times arises to make them (I am holding out for as long as possible!).
Wow Elliott,
To find six propblades must be quite a catch. You have the hubs and
spinners too?Cheers
Cees
By: Peter - 30th June 2008 at 21:30
Tom, sent you an email….
By: Cees Broere - 30th June 2008 at 17:49
Wow Elliott,
To find six propblades must be quite a catch. You have the hubs and
spinners too?
Cheers
Cees
By: westby - 30th June 2008 at 13:25
Halifax/Whitley prop blades
Hi Tony
Why don’t you email me at [email]tomw555@blueyonder.co.uk[/email] and we can discuss this further.
Tom
By: Rocketeer - 30th June 2008 at 08:54
I’d be interested in one for the museum if the price is right!
By: anneorac - 30th June 2008 at 08:44
DB.1140 blades used on…
RS5/25 propellers fitted to the Whitley V and with R7/35/54 or R7/35/56 propellers used on the Halifax II.
The prefix DB identifies them as Weybridge (Airscew Co. Ltd.) blades with an armoured leading edge.
Anne.
By: Whitley_Project - 29th June 2008 at 20:20
I’ve had six of these off of Tom and can vouch for them. A very surprising find – I never thought i’d find original wooden blades for the Whitley.
The adapters and steel leading edges are not too good, but the blades them selves are in very good condition – the jablo coating has more than done its job.
How about some pics Tom?
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