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Merlin : the power behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster : the story of the engine that won the Battle of Britain and WWII

Hoyland, Graham2021
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The most iconic aircraft 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.
Main title:
Merlin : the power behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster : the story of the engine that won the Battle of Britain and WWII / Graham Hoyland.
Author:
Hoyland, Graham
Work:
Merlin : The Power Behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster: The Story of the Engine That Won the Battle of Britain and WWII
Imprint:
London : William Collins, 2021.
Collation:
272 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2020.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780008359300 (pbk)000835930X (pbk)
Dewey class:
629.1343 HOY629.1343
LC class:
TL703
Language:
English
Subject:
Merlin enginesAirplanes -- Design and construction -- History -- 20th centuryWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations, BritishWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, BritishTransportTransport
BRN:
374191
Bookmark link:
https://calderdale.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=374191
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