Propellor ID

Is there any kind of “list” as to what props fit which aircraft? i have a blade with “9-30308.11” on it, i think its off an aircraft with a Jumo 213 in it, but i never got any further than that,,

Heinkel?

Actually, it could be.

Some He.111’s had DB.601’s but most had the Jumo 211.

We need someone able to identify which engine the reduction gear is from though it looks DB.601 from a 109 or 110 to me.

Anon.

German Propellor

Thanks for this, the fisherman had said that it was He111 but I can’t really see how he would have known this!

I hope you told whoever sold it you’d have given them £250 for it…

…maybe next time a valuable historical relic won’t be lost for a quick buck! 😡

Saw one identical at the boat yard in Westbay,went down to get it 2 days later in the van ,and it had already been sold to scrappies for £20!!

Prop i/d

It’s a German VDM controllable pitch propeller. Judging by the size it is probably Battle of Britain era Me.109 or Me.110. which had the DB601 engine – but it could be a bit later, say 1942 or 43 if the reduction gear can be identified as DB603 or DB605 engine.

The blades appear to be in the flight cruise condition so the aircraft either had an engine failure or, more likely, was shot down and the engine had stopped before it hit the sea.

The blades have not been feathered, which would have reduced the drag of the windmilling prop in flight. When the aircraft ditched the prop was probably not spinning or was turning only very slowly. This would explain why only one blade is slightly bent and the others straight.

It is in excellent condition considering it has been under the sea for 70-odd years. It may have been buried on the sea bed thereby protecting it from most of the effects of sea water on the alloy blades.

Anon,