I saw this prop hub on Ebay and started digging as I have a Sopwith Camel Prop Hub on my desk. Pics attached- it was hollowed out at some time and is now a large pot for storing stuff..
From Bob Gardners notes the prop I have marked as a 130 HP Clerget, FI , AD 644 and D2590 P2650 which means that is a naval Camel prop.
If it was RFC it would have been AB 644
This one on Ebay from the attached link is from a Sopwith Bomber – I assume a 1 1/2 strutter and with 9700 serial a naval version also ?
http://www.woodenpropeller.com/WW1Aero.jpg
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374586336318
By: FarlamAirframes - 31st March 2023 at 09:01
Thanks for the answer Anne – prop markings are a complicated area.
By: anneorac - 30th March 2023 at 22:58
The Lang L.P.710c airscrew was found on a variety of aircraft and engines but I would have to agree that the Strutter is probably the most likely where the 110HP Clerget is concerned. The Avro 504 is another possibility.
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March 30, 2023 at 11:05 am
