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Rolls-Royce Merlin III
London, Hangar Three/Four Aircraft & Exhibits
Rolls Royce Merlins were one of the truly outstanding engines of the Second World War. They powered fighters like Spitfires and Hurricanes and bombers such as Lancasters and Halifaxes.
The Merlin III was fitted to the Mk I Spitfire and Hurricane, as well as Boulton Paul Defiants and Fairey Battles.
Details
| Object number | 65/E/162 |
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| Maker name | Rolls-Royce PLC |
| Production date | Circa 1940 {cg} |
| Date in use | 1940 |
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