My father-in-law worked on the full scale ones during WWII. A couple of
months ago for his 92nd birthday we went round the RAF aircraft museum at
Cosford where they have half a dozen or so or these things in various states
of assembly. After a little prompting about difficulties with this engine
he started reminiscing and pointing out the service problems and design
hiccups. It ended up with him giving a 'masterclass lecture' to the
curators and others who gathered round. A really great chap, proud of him.
Guy R Day
----- Original Message -----
From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer@dslextreme.com>
To: "Spridget" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 7:16 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Another British Engine
> Next time you think how complicated the 1275 is, check out this scale
> British engine.
>
>
> http://www.enginehistory.org/merlin_xx.htm
>
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
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