Is this a spitfire propellor

I’ve browsed your site Martin, you do some stunning work.

The people who have responded to your question know their stuff – you can be certain!

I must say the knowledge that’s on this site is amazing
Every time I Google a aircraft related question. I’m always directed to this forum with the only answers
As some of you know I make historic pens and recently started looking for old damaged props and without the help from this site I would be completely blind

Thanks guys

Martin

Me too

I bought an ex-fence post prop the bottom had rotted out so no number there, but there is a number on the tip D 220*97 (* can’t be read). I assumed that it would not be possible to identify it.

Anyway I just use it as an Objet d’art, but I would be interested to know what type it came off.

The people who have responded to your question know their stuff – you can be certain!

DA940 fitted to propeller type RS5/6, Weybridge construction with Acetate covering, 11′ 9″ diameter, fitted to Defiant II with Merlin XX.

This is certainly larger than a Spitfire propeller.
The width of the prop is 36cm, would this be right for the Defiant II ?

Martin

PS sorry for all the questions 😮 I just need to be certain

Air Publication 1538E Volume 1 carries a cross index between aircraft, propellers and ancillary equipment for Dowty products.
Air Publication 1538 Volume II Part 1 Leaflet J1 dated 1943 lists DH, Hamilton, Curtiss and Rotol props., spinners and C.S.U.’s.

I got my reply from this thread.

http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?t=88398

Anne knows her stuff.

Thank you for your prompt replies
Is their a book with details of aircraft propeller identifications?

Martin

DA940 fitted to propeller type RS5/6, Weybridge construction with Acetate covering, 11′ 9″ diameter, fitted to Defiant II with Merlin XX.

I believe that prop was fitted to Barracudas & Defiant IIs.