RR232 with her Rolls-Royce Merlin 70 engine. This was a labour of love and a meticulous restoration project that took over 12 years to complete. RR232 or ‘City of Exeter’ can be hired for movie work, private gatherings, celebrations and commemorative events and she is absolutely gorgeous. 😍 #spitfiresdotcom #spitfire #supermarine #supermarinespitfire #mkix #spitfiremkix #rollsroyce #merlin #rr232 #cityofexeter #raf #wwii #warbird #warplane #warbirdlovers #fighter #aircraft #aviation #pilot #his

The engine that saved a plane. What does an aircraft engine have to do with cars? In World War II, the Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 powered Spitfire planes, but in the 1960s, engineers dropped it into a custom car nicknamed The Beast. With 27 liters and over 1,000 horsepower, it shredded transmissions and snapped axles until custom parts were made. The car roared like a bomber plane and was banned multiple times for noise and safety, but it kept returning, proving too wild to silence. The Merlin engin

Three Merlins, One Incredible Engine Legacy. Which Merlin powered warbird is your favorite? Hurricane, Spitfire, or Mustang? Three legendary fighters from WWII all powered by various incarnations of the Rolls Royce Merlin. Listen to that music 🔥🎼 #music #iconic #beautiful #aviation #sound | Ryan Tykosh Photography