powerandpassion
February 14, 2016 at 2:54 am

Target towing mechanism – 1920's – 1950's

I have a four bladed target winching prop similar to this one (photo stolen from woodenpropellor forum!) :

[ATTACH=CONFIG]244031[/ATTACH]

Here it is fitted on a RAAF Westand Wapiti :

[ATTACH=CONFIG]244032[/ATTACH]

Does anybody have any AP or information on the wind driven drogue target winching mechanism the prop was attached to ?
Thank you, Ed

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By: powerandpassion - 15th February 2016 at 11:01

Ossington and Tim, thank you.
Tim, PM sent.
Ed

Pictures of Prop :

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By: No.2 A.A.C.U. - 14th February 2016 at 10:37

Ed,

PM me and I will send over some details.

Tim

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By: Ossington - 14th February 2016 at 10:04

Something akin to this. The prop arm could be swivelled 90 degrees. Face on to spin and edge on when stowed. Set up is similar for Lysander, Defiant, Henley etc.