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Hal, try contacting the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. They are by far the EXPERTS on aviation artifacts, and, I am sure they can tell you the history of the prop. I was touring the Minnesota Air National Guard base aviation museum in Minneapolis about 15 years ago and saw an ERCO wood prop displayed in a glass case there. I can't remember what the prop was used on. Syd Cohen Wausau, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > I acquired an ERCO COMPREG prop some time back and I am attempting to to > fill in some informational gaps, as it will be offered for sale.The ERCO > os a variable-prop, 90" long, 7.5" at its widest point and weighs in at > 60 lbs. Stamped into the machined steel hubs is A.A.F. 43K12157. It was > manufactured by the Engineering and Research Corporation, Riverdale, > Maryland possibly under the brothers Henry and Emile Berliner. This may > have been an experimental prop. Has a splined shaft on one end and a > receiver on the other and have been preserved with a covering of tape > and silicone. It is of laminated wood, however, I am unfamiliar with > what type. The leading edges are covered in riveted brass. This prop is > in absolutely sterling MINT CONDITION and never has seen fly time. > Berliner-Joyce Company was later acquired by the General Aviation > Corporation and subsequently by North American Aviation. Many props were > developed for wartime use. > > The information I am seeking is, was this an experimental prop, was it > developed as a prop to be used for Navy planes or other aircraft and > what type, how many were produced, is it pre WWII, WWII or post WWII and > its valuation in terms of its MINT CONDITION and rarity. > > Any information will be most appreciated. Please contact Hal Rubin, > 815-858-9764, email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pix of this ERCO can be > viewed at the following site www.lanofoz.com/ebay/prop. > > It has been a mystery ever since I acquired this prop and I'm certain > there are some ol' timers, enthusiasts, or aficianados who have the > answers I seek. > > Thank you. > > Hal Rubin > > > ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Sid.bAhN69 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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