Name/Title
Propeller, AircraftEntry/Object ID
L1980.040.001Description
Aircraft Propeller, laminated wood, marking/label: "New York to Nome", "Summer 1920". From the DeHaviland 4-B plane #1, piloted by Capt. St. Clair Streett of the Black Wolf Squadron. The group of four planes refueled on Sergief Island August 14, 1920. Captain Streett's plane skidded into a slough during take off and damaged this propeller and the tail skid. Both were replaced with extra parts and the originals are now on loan to Wrangell Museum. Aviation, airplane, plane. The propeller's central hub has stamped numbers located on the viewer's left (NO 2619 and SC57346), also has numbers located on the viewers right (US 12 and 92X). The blade on viewer's right to labeled Summer 1920 and includes a manufacturer's label with a golden winged propeller illustration in the center and above is Westmore Propeller, below is 306.324 N Ada St. Chicago ILL.
