Winjeel Propeller, Memorial Park, Shoalhaven Heads, NSW
Posted by: Tuena
S 34° 51.082 E 150° 44.655
56H E 293768 N 6141118
The propeller is one of a number of historical items on display in this Memorial park.
Waymark Code: WMBNFK
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/06/2011
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The Winjeel was an Australian designed & built trainer & forward air controller.
It was supplied to the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) from 1955 to 1975 & continued in service until 1990. A three seater with a top speed of 188 MPH & a cruising speed of 165 MPH. Fitted with a Pratt & Whitney engine it had a range of 550 miles. The propeller was refurbished in 1976 by the RAAF at Wagga Wagga.
Information obtained from the notice board at the park.