14K views · 435 reactions | The story of the Merlin begins in the early 1930s. Rolls-Royce, already a respected name in aircraft engines, was looking to develop a new high-performance liquid-cooled V12 engine. Initially, the company worked on an engine called the PV-12—'PV' standing for Private Venture, since it was developed without government funding. #ww2 #Aviation #military | Jets 'n' Props | Facebook

The Rolls-Royce Merlin wasn’t just an engine—it was a turning point in the history of aviation. Developed in the 1930s, the Merlin became the beating heart of some of the most iconic aircraft of World War II, including the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, and the legendary P-51 Mustang. #ww2 #aviation #military #aircraft | World War II Aircraft