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Atwood-Wright Propeller, fixed-pitch, two-blade, wood, 1911
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Atwood-Wright Propeller, fixed-pitch, two-blade, wood, 1911
In mid-1911, Harry Atwood and Charles Hamilton flew a Burgess Model F Moth aircraft from Boston to Washington, setting a 737.9 km (461.2 miles) flight distance record. Stops included New London, New York, Asbury Park, and Atlantic City. Disparity between the 14 hour flight time and 12 day trip is probably not surprising considering contemporary aircraft development and operational and logistical support. Subsequently, Atwood landed on the White House lawn and was decorated by President Taft with the Aero Club of Americas gold medal. The Model F Moth, a copy of the Wright Model B, is a pusher airplane powered by a Wright Vertical 4 engine driving two propellers. This is believed to be an original left hand propeller, damaged landing near Baltimore and replaced by propellers made by the American Propeller and Manufacturing Company. It is one of a 21 propeller collection donated to the museum in 1930 by the American Propeller and Manufacturing Co, Baltimore
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This print showcases the Atwood-Wright Propeller, a remarkable piece of aviation history. Crafted in 1911, this fixed-pitch, two-blade wooden propeller played a crucial role in an extraordinary feat accomplished by Harry Atwood and Charles Hamilton. Together, they embarked on an epic journey from Boston to Washington aboard the Burgess Model F Moth aircraft. Their daring flight covered an astonishing distance of 737.9 kilometers (461.2 miles), setting a new record at the time. Along their route, they made stops at notable locations such as New London, New York, Asbury Park, and Atlantic City. Despite taking twelve days to complete the trip – a stark contrast to today's speedy air travel – it is important to consider the limited aircraft development and operational support available during that era. The significance of this propeller is further enhanced by Atwood's historic landing on the White House lawn after his triumphant journey. President Taft himself awarded him with the prestigious Aero Club of America's gold medal for his remarkable achievement. Believed to be one of the original left-hand propellers used during this groundbreaking expedition, it bears signs of damage sustained near Baltimore before being replaced by American Propeller and Manufacturing Company-made counterparts. This particular propeller holds immense value as part of a larger collection donated to the museum in 1930 by American Propeller and Manufacturing Co. , based in Baltimore. It serves as a testament not only to technological advancements but also human determination and ingenuity that have propelled aviation into what it is today.
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