Propellors Collection

National Air and Space Museum, the worlds most visited museum, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Hurricane & Spitfire
A Spitfire and a Hurricane, World War Two aeroplanes, at an air show

Propellor of R. M. S. Queen Mary, September 1934
Photograph of one of the propellors of R.M.S. Queen Mary, then nearing completion in the John Brown Shipyard, Clydebank. The ship was christened and launched by Queen Mary on 26 September 1934

Hawker Tempest Mark V military Plane, side view
Technology, Transportation, Aircraft, Aviation, British, Military, Fighter, Ground Attack, World War II, Hawker Tempest Mark V, Flying, Green, Plane, Propellors, Silver, White Background, Nobody

Spitfire RAF Royal Air Force, Wroughton Airshow. 31st August 1993

WAVING AS PLANE LEAVES
Waving to passengers on a plane just about to take off

View of the Temple of Aesculapius, pub. 1764. Creator: Robert Adam (1728-92)
View of the Temple of Aesculapius, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, pub. 1764 (engraving)

Supermarine Spitfire plane, side view

Grey propeller with seven blades

Small, fixed-wing aircraft, cross-section, elevated view

R. M. S. Queen Mary in dry dock, Southampton, April 1936
Photograph of the bow of R.M.S. Queen Mary, whilst she was in dry dock to have her hull repainted and her four propellors changed

Charvins Aeroscaphe
Charvins ambitious design for the Societe Francaises des Aeroscaphes has propellors at each end as well as rotors on the side for steering. Date: 1864

Field of modern windmills

Twelve engines aeroplane - The Do X Flying boat. 1930

Electroetched Zinc Anode (SEM)
Electrochemically etched zinc anode. Scanning electron micrograph showing the erosion of a marine zinc anode. Sometimes called sacrificial anodes" these units are connected to all other metal

Fairey Aviation Company - metal propellors
Fairey Aviation Company. metal propellors

Tidal energy converter, artwork
Tidal energy converter. Artwork of an offshore tidal turbine. Tidal forces rotate the propellor blades (centre right), which then drive a generator in order to produce electricity

Bonson propellor factory
E.W. Bonson. Interior of the Bonson factory, showing men working on the production of airplane propeller blades (wooden)

Hydraulic Propellors of HMS Waterwitch, November 1866
Engraving of HMS Waterwitch and her hydraulic propellors, from the Illustrated London News, 17th November 1866. Built in 1866 at Thames Ironworks, Blackwall

Propellors for the Normandie, February 1935
Photograph of three propellors built at Deptford, London, for the French liner Normandie. Each of these propellors were 16ft in diameter, made of Turbiston bronze and weighed 23 tons

Ship of Jupiter
On the planet Jupiter, electrical power propels the ocean-going vessels through the sea of sticky heavy oil which would clog the propellors used on Earth

Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Moy & Shills Project
MOY AND SHILLs PROJECT An elaborate machine with massive propellors and relatively small wings

Future Air Liner
Tomorrows air liner, though it still has propellors, is very advanced in design, with wingtip fins rather than tailfin and rudder, Baggage is stowed beneath passengers

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"Unveiling the Power of Propellers: A Journey Through Aviation History" Step into the National Air and Space Museum, the world's most visited museum, located in Washington D. C. , and prepare to be captivated by the remarkable story behind propellers. These iconic spinning blades have played a pivotal role in shaping our skies. From the mighty Hurricane and Spitfire aircraft that soared through World War II battles with their propellers leading the way, to witnessing the sheer size and strength of the propeller on R. M. S. Queen Mary in September 1934, these mechanical wonders never fail to leave us awestruck. Delve even further back into history as you explore an evocative lithograph capturing HMS Victoria capsizing on June 22nd, 1893 - a chilling reminder of both tragedy and innovation. And who can forget that poignant moment when workmen stood beneath one of Titanic's colossal propellers on May 31st, 1911? A black-and-white photograph frozen in time forever. But it doesn't end there; venture beyond aviation as we take you to Robert Adam's masterpiece - The Temple of Aesculapius from 1764 - where even ancient architecture embraced this symbol of progress. Fast forward to more recent times at Wroughton Airshow on August 31st, 1993 where a Spitfire from RAF Royal Air Force gracefully showcased its power with its sleek design and prominent propeller stealing hearts once again. Whether it's a grey seven-bladed marvel or Charvins Aeroscaphe pushing boundaries underwater, these captivating creations remind us how human ingenuity has conquered new frontiers throughout history. So next time you see a plane taking off or catch sight of those mesmerizing rotating blades overhead – remember that within each revolution lies countless stories waiting to be discovered.