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Merlin: The Story of the Engine That Won the Battle of... - Hoyland, Graham
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Merlin: The Story of the Engine That Won the Battle of Britain an
- Genre
- Modern warfare
- ISBN
- 9780008359300
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Merlin: The Power Behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster: The Story of the Engine That Won the Battle of Britain and WWII
- Item Height
- 198 mm
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Subject
- Engineering & Technology, Government, Evolution, History
- Item Weight
- 320 g
- Item Width
- 129 mm
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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Product Information
The most iconic planes 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. Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day and the 80th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain, Merlin is the extraordinary story of the development of the Rolls-Royce engine that would stop Hitler from invading Britain and carry the war to the very heart of Germany. The story of the Merlin engine encompasses the history of powered flight, from the ingenuity of the Wright Brothers to the horrors of World War I, and from the first crossing of the Atlantic to the heady days of flying in the 1920s. There is also the extraordinary story of the Schneider Trophy - an international contest wherein nations poised on the precipice of war competed for engineering excellence in the name of progress. And at the heart of this story are the glamourous lives of the pilots, many of whom died in their pursuit of speed; the engineers, like Henry Royce of Rolls-Royce, who sketched the engine that would win WWII in the sand of his local beach; and perhaps most importantly the Lady Lucy Houston who after the Wall Street Crash singlehandedly funded the development of the engine and the iconic Spitfire. Never was so much owed by so many to so few - and without the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, the few would have been powerless.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-13
9780008359300
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15049031265
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Publication Name
Merlin: The Power Behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster: The Story of the Engine That Won the Battle of Britain and WWII
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Government, Evolution, History
Publication Year
2021
Type
Textbook
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
198 mm
Item Weight
320 g
Item Width
129 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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CRN: 07693718
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- e***- (410)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis book is exactly as described and is like new. I'm really pleased with it and the price I paid which very low and exceptional value for money. The book was securely packaged and dispatched and delivered very quickly in just a couple of days. Excellent communication throughout with the seller. Very friendly, helpful and prompt. I have bought from this seller a few times and everything has always met or exceeded my expectations. A very positive experience buying from this seller. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- n***d (5480)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA problem free purchase, with the book arriving within the delivery estimate, securely packaged, as described and in stated condition. Communication was prompt, friendly, and professional throughout the entire process. I have found this seller to be reliable and offers good value. The book itself was in good condition and was of good quality. I have bought several books from this seller in the past and would not hesitate to do so again.