Merlin: The Power Behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster: The Story of the Engine That Won the Battle of Britain and WWII

by Graham Hoyland

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The most iconic planes of WWII, the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, DeHavilland Mosquito and the Avro Lancaster, were all powered by one engine, the Rolls-Royce Merlin. The story of the Merlin is one of British ingenuity at its height, of artistry and problem-solving that resulted in a war-winning design.

Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day and the 80th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain, Merlin is the...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:000835930X

ISBN13:9780008359300

Release Date:July 2021

Publisher:William Collins

Length:272 Pages

Weight:0.72 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 5.0" x 7.7"

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