Propeller Feathering Switch, 560B24 Signal Corps US Army 27003) lit up

27003) lit up

a scratch pad

Mecklenburg Germany on the 30th of April 1945 by aircraft of the RAF 350th Squadron reported as being Spitfires or Tempests

Despite slight discoloring of the cover

Ground Handling and Lubrication

Propeller Feathering Switch, 560B24 Signal Corps US Army 27003) lit upThe Propeller Feathering Switch was located on the Pilots' instrument panel or pedestal of US Army Air Force and US Navy multi engine aircraft, one for each engine. In the event of engine malfunction or damage while in flight, the pilot or co pilot 'feathered' the propellor of the stricken engine, which placed the pitch of the engine's propeller blades parallel to the direction of flight. This would prevent the propellor from 'windmilling', or