Merlin

Photo of the Rolls-Royce Merlin a liquid cooled 27 liter (1649 in3) 60° V12 piston aircraft engine which became famous in World War II. An English Icon, several versions of the Merlin were built by Rolls-Royce (in Derby, Crewe and Glasgow) by Ford of Britain (in Trafford Park, Manchester) and in the United States as the Packard V-1650. They are widely considered to be among the most successful aircraft engines produced during World War II.

The name "Merlin" comes from a type of small falcon, in line with the convention Rolls-Royce used in naming its other piston aero-engines, and has no connection to King Arthur's legendary magician.

Date: 3/21/09

Location: Bellingham, WA

Photographer: David Schultz

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