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Rolls-Royce Merlin

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An aircraft engine used in Spitfire fighters during the most crucial days of World War II, made by the Rolls Royce company. It could be said that the old myth that Merlin would return to save Britain at its time of greatest need was proved correct. Strictly speaking, however, the Merlin name came from the sea bird rather than King Arthur's legendary magician!