Propeller [Bristol]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.371

Maker

The British & Colonial Aeroplane Company Ltd.

Production period

1910s

Description

A varnished wooden 'Bristol Propeller'. The centre of hub is painted green and black. Three metal clasps and eyelet hook on back, likely added for display reasons. Inscribed at the hub with '80 HP GNOME SCOUT'. The British and Colonial Aeroplane Company (founded in 1910) became the Bristol Aeroplane Company in 1920. The Bristol Scout was a fast, single seat, rotary-engined biplane originally intended as a civilian racing aircraft but acquired by the RFC for reconnaissance.

Marks

B & C 1775 S3000 80HP GNOME SCOUT Engraved
BRISTOL PROPELLER / BUILT BY / The BRITISH & / COLONIAL AEROPLANE / COMPANY LTD / BRISTOL / ENG Painted

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

The British & Colonial Aeroplane Company Ltd.. Pre 1920
1914-1916. Propeller [Bristol], 2006.371. 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

Bristol Gloucestershire England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Wood Wood stain Musical instrument accessory Hardwood Metal Font Varnish Rectangle Pipe Natural material

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