4 Blade Plane Propeller Authentic models

4 Blade Propeller Early flight borrowed from nautical knowledge. The assumption that a modified ship's propellerwould work in the air turned out to be true. Large planes, and especially airships, were commanded from a veritable bridge, complete with a steering wheel and telegraph. Pilots used nautical sextants to "shoot" the sun and establish their position. Propellers went through a lot of experimentation before becming what we see today. As for colors...the First World War squadron leaders had their planes painted in highly individual colors, a traditon born from medieval warfare and jousting tournaments. Flying early planes was considered a gentleman's occupation, and propellers were beloved collectibles-often the only part of a plane that was deemed worthy of saving. Great to use for home decor. Measures 47.25" x 2.5"