TexasDoll
My uncle Colonel Ed, returning in his B29 from Tokyo to base, had a prop freeze in flat pitch, #3.
It sped crazily to unknown rpms, requiring alot of ad hoc handling, whilst the Magnesium cowl ignited, and caused an ungodly vibration and din. It eventually parted the shaft, like a frisbee, turning wildly like a saucer, forward, up, left, and over the fuselage to narrowly miss taking off the talfeathers.
Yep. Pistons.
Last edited by Jetdriver; 12th March 2013 at 00:56.