Merlin - The Power Behind Spitfire, Mosquito Lancaster: The Story of Engine

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.

About the author

Climber, author and film director Graham Hoyland was the 15th Briton to climb Everest and during one of his nine expeditions to the mountain was responsible for the discovery of George Mallory's body. He writes for the Independent newspaper and worked as a BBC director on programmes such as Dragons' Den, the Today programme and Around the World in 80 Faiths.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Graham Hoyland, Hoyland Graham
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780008359300
• ISBN: 978-0-00-835930-0
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Aviation and space engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Automotive, DESIGN / Industrial, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Military Science, TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / History, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, Military vehicles, Second World War, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Inventions and inventors, Aerospace & aviation technology, Aerospace and aviation technology