Propeller Blade [TEAL]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.335

Maker

Tasman Empire Airways Limited

Production period

1940s

Description

An oval-shaped propeller blade engraved with an inscription which reads: "Section of a propeller from RMA AWARUA which flew 1,500,000 miles during seven years in the Trans-Tasman service. 1940-1947. T.E.A.L."

Marks

Section of a propeller from / R.M.A. AWARUA which flew / 1,500,000 miles during seven years / in the trans-Tasman service. 1940-1947. / T.E.A.L Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Solent Collection

Credit Line

Tasman Empire Airways Limited. Propeller Blade [TEAL], 2004.335. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Component, Aircraft Propeller, Aircraft Tools & Equipment for Communication Aerospace Transportation T&E Aerospace Transportation Accessories

Production place

New Zealand

Subject

Awarua (Seaplane) Propellers Airplanes

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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Rectangle Composite material Natural material Kitchen utensil Blade Fashion accessory Font Silver Metal Steel

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