At the end of the last piece on the development of Aero engines we had just reached the water cooled V12 designs pioneered by Curtiss and later refined by Rolls Royce in the Kestrel and "R". The Second World War would be dominated by these designs on both sides of the conflict - alongside a … Continue reading Aero Engines of History Part 4: 1936-1945
I’ve spent the last couple of months accounting for the various flying Spitfires in the country, as today marks the anniversary of the first flight, I wanted to tell a few stories that have stuck in my mind involving the Spitfire over the years. A Legend In War: Many of you will know that I’ve … Continue reading “Sigh For A Merlin” – Spitfire Ramblings
