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This object is on display in World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
World War I
United States of America
PROPULSION-Components (Engine Parts)
Cylinder; taken from Prince's aircraft.
Rotor/Propeller: 10.2 × 35.6cm (4 in. × 1 ft. 2 in.)
steel
A19610096000
Donated by Mr. Frederick H. Prince, Jr.
National Air and Space Museum
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