| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Corbie Albert Area |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/00921 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Aircraft component |
| Physical description | Laminated wood |
| Maker |
Axial Propellerfabrik G.M.b.H |
| Place made | Germany: Berlin |
| Date made | 1917-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Part of the propeller from Fokker Dr I : Baron Manfred von Richthofen, Geschwader 1, German Air Service
Description
Portion of the propeller from the aeroplane flown by Captain Manfred von Richthofen, who was brought down at 11-15am on 21 April 1918 near Corbie. CSIRO examination in 1995 shows this piece to be made of laminations of mahogany and birch.
History / Summary
Another fragment in the Memorial's collection, REL/03146.001, retains a portion of the maker's decal, showing the propeller to have been made by Axial. A further fragment, REL/00936, which is an entire cross section, shows that each blade was comprised of seven laminations: three of birch, and four of mahogany.