The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine doesn’t scream — it commands attention. As the Spitfire accelerates down the runway, the sound ...
Powerful and dependable, the Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine was fitted to many of the most significant warplanes of the Second World War—from the Spitfire and Hurricane to the Lancaster. The engine’s ...
With guns empty and time running out, RAF Spitfire pilots faced a deadly decision—tip the V-1 flying bomb with their own wing ...
The Rolls-Royce Merlin is the most recognisable aero engine in the world. It powered the Battle of Britain aircraft, the Spitfire and Hurricane, as they defended the shores of Britain against the ...
Even among other Spitfires, serial number RM747 has a combat history and a prolific service career. But there's a big twist ...
From the earliest days of warfare, it’s never been enough to be able to build a deadlier weapon than your enemy can. Making a sharper spear, an arrow that flies farther and straighter, or a more ...