Propeller Blade Cross Section, RAF Spitfire Fighter PV202 PBM-5 Mariner The Army Type F-1A Airspeed

The Army Type F-1A Airspeed Indicator was used across a number of US Army Air Corps and Air Force aircraft during WWII

See photo of the P-40B Instrument Panel in an P-40B displayed in the USN Aviation Museum in Pensacola FL showing instrument location with a red dot

from 400-3600 RPM

It is in fine but 'experienced' condition for its age

but although we've not confirmed via part number

Propeller Blade Cross Section, RAF Spitfire Fighter PV202 PBM-5 Mariner The Army Type F-1A AirspeedHere is a very interesting artifact: A cross section of a wooden propeller blade from a WWII era RAF Spitfire Fighter. The glued laminated wooden pieces are clearly visible in this cross section, giving it strength, as well as the metal laminate on the blade's leading edge. The piece is marked with the serial number of Spitfire PV202Y1AC161. This was purchased by AeroAntique from a British aircraft restoration team during a fund raising event at the