The Spitfire is one of the most legendary fighter planes in history, but its success in the Battle of Britain was no accident. From its revolutionary elliptical wing design to its powerful Rolls-Royce ...

Merlin 45 aeroplane engine, made by Rolls-Royce Ltd, Crewe, c.1940. 12 cylinder arrangement with the lower dual ignition sectioned for demonstration purposes and fitted with electric motor to turn it ...