This winter, the FHC mechanics are sending out a whole gaggle of propellers to be inspected. Now that the props are off the planes, FHC staff has to find a good, safe way to transport the props while almost totally assembled. The big props (and their stands) have to fit snugly in the back of a semi-truck and if the rack and attached props are too tall, too wide, or the angle isn’t just right, you’re sunk. Get out the protractors, plumb-bobs, and dust off those algebra skills! This stand (pictured) holds both the P-47 and Hurricane propeller. Bear in mind that the P-47 Thunderbolt’s prop is 13-foot, 2-inch in diameter … and has to fit in the back of a 10-foot by 10-foot box of the truck!
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