Historical information

The A47-24 was a B-25D MITCHELL,a twin-engined medium bomber built by NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION COMPANY in Kansas City U.S.A. Initially issued for use by the Netherlands East Indies Air Force as N5-216, The Aircraft was taken on charge by the RAAF in 1944. On the 01/12/44, A47-24 was undergoing flight trials over the Torquay Bombing Range off Pt. Addis,when it appeared to catch fire and subsequently crashed into the sea.

Of it's crew of 5,3 were killed. This Propeller was recovered after becoming entangled in fishing nets.

Physical description

A47-24 Propeller

Inscriptions & markings

None. Sea erosion of the Aluminium is very evident.