Developed in the early 1930s, the Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine went on to power some of the most famous aeroplanes of the Second World War, but its success meant that demand soon exceeded what the company could supply. Find out more and watch in full: https://bit.ly/3Cjp91s | Imperial War Museum London

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68K views · 710 reactions | For sure it has nothing to do with ships or the sea but when Colin Grigson sent me this film about how Rolls-Royce Merlin Engines used in the Spitfire were made I had to share it with you. This should amuse all you old spanner benders. Take a look at how a quality engine was made back when skill and experience ruled, rather than automated computer lines. | Historic Vessel Vega | Facebook

1.9K views · 87 reactions | The development of the Merlin engine continued throughout the Second World War, from the original 1,000 horsepower design, to the 2,050 horsepower variant in the North American P-51D Mustang. Find out more about the Merlin engine and watch in full: https://bit.ly/3Cjp91s | Imperial War Museum London | Facebook