68K views · 710 reactions | 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 | Facebook

12M views · 10K reactions | This Merlin 25 engine lay dormant for 50 years before this guy put the key in the ignition ✈勞 Classic Aircraft Photography | UNILAD Tech | Facebook

22K views · 293 reactions | A clip showing components of the Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 aero engine being forged including the crankshaft and connecting rods. See the full documentary with sound on Silodrome: https://silodrome.com/documentary-the-design-development-and-construction-of-the-rolls-royce-merlin-engine/ | Silodrome | Facebook