This World War I era propeller was made by W.D. Oddy & Co. and is of laminated construction with olive green painted cloth covered blades with brass tips. The hub is marked on either side "AD645/LEFT HAND/140HP HISPANO-/SUIZA/D2740/P1490/2208". The propeller measures 109 inches. W.D. Oddy & Co. had a deep history in the aviation field as the main supplier of propellers for the British aviation pioneer Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Company. The Hispano Suiza engines, though designed in Spain, was commonly used in British aircraft and eventually copied in several different European countries to fit the needs of the blossoming military aviation field.

Excellent, retaining nearly all of the varnish on the wood and 75% green paint on the cloth covered portion. Both blades have clear logos remaining. W.D. Oddy & Co. helped push English aviation to new heights, this is your chance to own an attractive part of that history!