The Rolls Royce "Merlin" is the world's most recognizable aero engine. It powered the Battle of Britain aircraft, the Spitfire, and Hurricane. It is the engine that powered the Lancaster and Halifax of Bomber Command. The "Merlin" was the power plant of the Mustang escort fighter. The Mosquito, was also powered by the Merlin. The "Merlin" worked day and night to secure the eventual Allied victory. This book tells the human story of the development of the engine and its operational use during the war featuring the voices of air crew who relied on the "Merlin".
The "Merlin" worked day and night for the Allied victory in virtually all theatres of World War II. This book tells the story of the development of the engine and its use during the war in the words of the pilots and crews who had to rely on the "Merlin" engine.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Wilson, Gordon A. A.
Title
The Merlin. The Engine that Won the Second World War
Details
English text, 16 plates with bw- and colour photos. 256 pages.
