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Propeller-driven aircraft

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Aircraft Manufacturer's Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H008-63
Abstract

This collection contains materials related to aircraft built in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Dates: 1903 - 2006

Kaj L. Nielsen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CV012-18
Abstract

Kaj L. Nielsen was a mathematician who pursued various professional and academic careers, distinguishing himself at Chance Vought Aircraft as a member of the design teams that developed the Vought F4U Corsair and Vought V-173 Flying Pancake. The bulk of the collection contains his engineering notes for the development of the propellers for the Vought V-173.

Dates: 1941 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1944 - 1948