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The Merlin: The Engine That Won the Second World War

hardcover – May 1, 2019
by Wilson, Gordon A. A.
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ISBN-13: 9781445656816 ISBN-10: 1445656817
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Binding
hardcover
Published
May 1, 2019
Weight
1.1 lbs
Dimensions
23.50×2.50×15.90 cm

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The Merlin: The Engine That Won the Second World War by Wilson, Gordon A. A.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781445656816.

The Rolls Royce Merlin is the worlds 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.