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This is one of the propellers installed on the Martin 130 China Clipper when it made its inaugural trans pacific airmail flight on November 22, 1935, piloted by Capt. Edwin C. Musick.

 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
Date ca. 1935 Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Propellers & Impellers Manufacturer Hamilton Standard
 Physical Description Type: Three-Blade, Constant-Speed, Metal Diameter: 168.4 cm (66.3 in.) Chord: 24.1 cm (9.5 in.) Engine Application: Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S2A5G Twin Wasp Materials Aluminum, steel, cadmium plating
 Inventory Number A19390009000 Credit Line Gift of Pan American Airways Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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