Boulton and Paul Ltd was a storied British manufacturer dating from the eighteenth century that was bought in 1960 by the Jeld-Wen Corporation, an American building products supplier. During World War I, Boulton and Paul produced wooden propellers, and other aviation products including complete aircraft. These included the Royal Aircraft Factory FE2B and Sopwith Camel. Although other designs were produced, most Boulton and Paul propellers were probably designed by Lang, another well-known British manufacturer.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Type
PROPULSION-Propellers & Impellers
Manufacturer
Boulton & Paul Ltd.
Physical Description
Type: Four-Blade, Fixed-Pitch, Wood
Diameter: 274.3 cm (108 in.)
Chord: 23.5 cm (9.25 in.)
Engine Application: Beardmore for Royal Aircraft Factory FE2B aircraft
Dimensions
Rotor/Propeller: 274.3 x 23.5 x 18.5 x 12.7 x 1.1 x 7.6cm (108 x 9 1/4 x 7 5/16 x 5 x 7/16 x 3 in.)
Bolt Holes: 8
Diameter: 274.3 cm (108 in.)
Chord: 23.5 cm (9.25 in.)
Materials
Laminated wood, Brass, Solder, Paper, Museum Varnish
Inventory Number
A19690184000
Credit Line
Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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