During the bleak times of World War II, when the fate of world peace was hanging at its all-time high, the North American P-51 Mustang was a beacon of hope and a turning point for the Allies. The use ...

The Rolls-Royce Merlin is the most recognisable aero engine in the world. It powered the Battle of Britain aircraft, the Spitfire and Hurricane, as they defended the shores of Britain against the ...

Without question, the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine is one of the greatest piston pushers ever made. The 27-liter V12 was built in the 1930s and 1940s and would eventually go on to power allied fighter ...

Military aircraft museums are some of the coolest places a petrolhead can go and visit. But every iconic warplane has an equally memorable engine that powers it. Visitors to the American Air Power ...

This fire-breathing 27-liter 1,800-horsepower Roll-Royce Merlin aero engine famously powered the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, Lancaster and Mosquito WW2 aircraft. It has been mounted on a trailer for ...

The Rolls-Royce Merlin, a 27-liter V-12 initially developed in the 1930s and made famous as the most iconic engine of World War II, is a particularly nice thing to look at. The 1800 pound Merlin makes ...

From the earliest days of warfare, it’s never been enough to be able to build a deadlier weapon than your enemy can. Making a sharper spear, an arrow that flies farther and straighter, or a more ...

The Battle of Britain was one of the great turning points of WWII. The air battle — fought largely over Southern England — was a vital victory for the Allies. From a morale point of view, it proved ...