RQ-2 Pioneer Propeller

Object/Artifact

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National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA

3000097 Propeller, Aircraft: Origformat: Artifact
3000097 Propeller, Aircraft

Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

RQ-2 Pioneer Propeller

Entry/Object ID

3000097

Description

RQ-2 Pioneer Propeller. This RQ-2 was flown from the USS Iowa. Propeller appears to have been removed after flight and recovery of a Pioneer. Both blades are chipped from contact with recovery gear on the ship. Otherwise, clear varnish finish is intact and propeller is in good condition. Propeller is laminated from 15 thin pieces of hardwood. The span is approximately 28 inches. The hub is marked in red ink with: W29KH-18 AB0190.