propeller
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Its international airport — which only recently reopened — has the remains of propeller planes carelessly tossed to the side of the runway, their bodies riddled with bullet holes and their wings askew.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Instead of one propeller, for example, the aircraft has 12, so if one fails, the aircraft and pilot can continue to fly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
Space Force Capt. Gordon McCulloh was sitting in a military propeller plane high in the calm, dark sky over New Mexico on a recent Wednesday night when his squadron’s group chat blew up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
The ship’s propeller forms part of a commemorative arch on a hilltop overlooking the bay.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025
The flier’s legs would provide the power to keep the propeller turning, while his hands would control elevators, ailerons, and rudders.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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