Fuel pipe, for the Rolls-Royce 'R' aero engine, no. 27, developed for the 1931 Schneider Trophy

Fuel pipe, 150 mm length x 8 mm diameter

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Fuel pipe, 150 mm length x 8 mm diameter
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Fuel pipe, 150 mm length x 8 mm diameter, for Rolls-Royce 'R' aero engine, no. 27, by Rolls-Royce Limited, England, 1931. The Rolls-Royce 'R' aero engine, no. 27 was developed for the 1931 Schneider Trophy seaplane and flying boat races. The 1931 races were held at Calshot Spit, Southampton Water, Hampshire, England.

Details

Category:
Aircraft Propulsion
Object Number:
1948-310/2
Materials:
copper (alloy) and paint
type:
fuel pipe
credit:
C.C. Wakefield and Co. Ltd.