Rolls Royce Merlin

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The Rolls-Royce Merlin was a British liquid-cooled V12 piston aero engine used extensively during World War II. Renowned for its reliability and power, it powered iconic aircraft like the Spitfire, Hurricane, and Lancaster bomber. The Merlin significantly contributed to Allied air superiority and technological advancement in aviation.

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