For sure it has nothing to do with ships or the sea but when Colin Grigson sent me this film about how Rolls-Royce Merlin Engines used in the Spitfire were made I had to share it with you. This should amuse all you old spanner benders. Take a look at how a quality engine was made back when skill and experience ruled, rather than automated computer lines. | Historic Vessel Vega

The development of the Merlin engine continued throughout the Second World War, from the original 1,000 horsepower design, to the 2,050 horsepower variant in the North American P-51D Mustang. Find out more about the Merlin engine and watch in full: https://bit.ly/3Cjp91s | Imperial War Museum London

This Merlin 25 engine lay dormant for 50 years before this guy put the key in the ignition ✈🤯 Classic Aircraft Photography | UNILAD Tech