Overview

• A WWII aircraft propeller blade has been discovered wrapped in potato sacks in a peat bog on the Isle of Arran, prompting an investigation by the National Trust for Scotland.
• The propeller may belong to either a B-17 Flying Fortress or a B-24 Liberator, both of which crashed on Arran during WWII.
• The location of the find is outside the boundaries of two previously known crash sites on the island, adding mystery to its origin.
• Experts are working to identify the propeller, with the possibility of matching its serial numbers to historical military records.
• The discovery was made during peatland restoration work, highlighting the area's rich historical and environmental significance.