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Thanks Wurger Thank you. So if from a Spitfire IX and Merlin 61, then it is one of 11 that came to South Africa after the war. We received a total of 168. It would be one of these aircraft (see pics) that I have been able to match original serial numbers to the ones used in the SAAF. I can...

Thanks Wurger Thank you. So if from a Spitfire IX and Merlin 61, then it is one of 11 that came to South Africa after the war. We received a total of 168. It would be one of these aircraft (see pics) that I have been able to match original serial numbers to the ones used in the SAAF. There...

Some more info. Now that I have the prop in my possession: Stamping on the hub: 80V (or 60V) / 15 RA14261

Makes sense. I see the faint left hand side of the A when I look at it now too…

Many thanks Wurger!

If the manufacturer is HR63066 - any of dead who HR would be?

Surgery = Wurger (not sure how auto correct git that right??)

Wow, thank you Surgery that is really fantastic input. I really appreciate your insights. Many thanks.

Brass

1530h 250 w

Hi Wurger - another mystery, what ch you may be able to help me solve… Markings aren't very clear - can you maybe shed some light on this one?

Thanks Wurger

Sure - I’m a lot closer than when I started my search though. And in some ways more confused… What I do know: 1. Made by Jablo / F. Hills & Son Limited 2. Armoured (steel not brass) - with Rotoloid / Cristofin covering, because of the steel armour, I’m tending towards Cristofin. 3. Length...