This Merlin 25 engine lay dormant for 50 years before this guy put the key in the ignition ✈🤯 Classic Aircraft Photography | UNILAD Tech

The Rolls-Royce Merlin wasn’t just an engine—it was a turning point in the history of aviation. Developed in the 1930s, the Merlin became the beating heart of some of the most iconic aircraft of World War II, including the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, and the legendary P-51 Mustang. #ww2 #aviation #military #aircraft | World War II Aircraft

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

551K views · 4.8K reactions | These Merlin engine were built to last! | UNILAD Tech | Facebook