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I've posted these under the "for sale" section, but thought they might be kinda' neet to see. I'm sure they are from the Red Barron's plane, (see RED paint) - You could be the only guy at the Show of Shows with these babies!!

 

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What size are they? They look like they weight a ton. Are they for flight or for moving an airplane around the factory floor?

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What size are they? They look like they weight a ton. Are they for flight or for moving an airplane around the factory floor?

 

 

The wheels are 25' in dia. They are not solid, but hollow inside the metal convex plates.

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Your right Dennis, I've never seen WWI airplane wheels on the forum before. What's really interesting is how many people would really know these are from a WWI airplane if they came across these at a flea market or found them in a barn? BTW, do you have a table at the SOS this year?

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Your right Dennis, I've never seen WWI airplane wheels on the forum before. What's really interesting is how many people would really know these are from a WWI airplane if they came across these at a flea market or found them in a barn? BTW, do you have a table at the SOS this year?

 

 

They DID come from a flea market. Pictures, my boy, pictures!!! - And no - I will not be at the SOS again. We have parted ways - They have decided that my material was not up to their standards after 7 years.

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What size are they? They look like they weight a ton.

 

Most of the wheels I've seen on WW1 a/c were spoked wheels that were doped with a cover. These do appear to be heavy. Think they were used on a bomber or such?

 

Steve

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Most of the wheels I've seen on WW1 a/c were spoked wheels that were doped with a cover. These do appear to be heavy. Think they were used on a bomber or such?

 

Steve

 

I would say that I've seen more of the type pictured above but that doesn't mean you are wrong. These types of wheels where used on all types of aircraft from that era. :)

 

Rob

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I wonder which nationality they are. Looking at my books, it looks like all nations had the hole in the hub....

 

-Ski

 

Thats correct. There could be markings or a manufacturer mark on the tyre though???

 

Rob

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