PISTON ENGINES TO JET: From the Merlin's WWII Roar to the Jet's Scream. https://youtu.be/-Xd4kdlau-I Fully restored and colorized footage. The story of the Rolls-Royce Merlin and Frank Whittle's jet engine, two British inventions that defined air power in WWII and the Cold War. We explore the Merlin's role with Rolls-Royce engineer Stanley Hooker, its American production as the Packard Merlin, the secret gift of the jet engine to the USA, and the later sale to the Soviet Union. #aviation #merlin

The Rolls-Royce Merlin wasn’t just an engine—it was a turning point in the history of aviation. Developed in the 1930s, the Merlin became the beating heart of some of the most iconic aircraft of World War II, including the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, and the legendary P-51 Mustang. #ww2 #aviation #military #aircraft | World War II Aircraft

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