Mosquito: The Wooden Wonder – History, Restoration & Merlin Engine Start! Nicknamed “The Wooden Wonder,” the de Havilland Mosquito is one of the most revered and innovative aircraft of WWII — a high-speed, multi-role machine built almost entirely of wood. In this episode of History’s Greatest Aircraft, we explore the story of the Mosquito and visit one of the most iconic examples still in existence: the Tony Agar Mosquito at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. -The history and genius of t

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

Is there a sound more iconic than the roar of a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine? We don’t think so — nothing else comes close. 🇬🇧 #yorkshire #warbird #realaeroplanes #breighton #breightonairfield #avgeek #selby #flyin #pilot #aircraft | Real Aeroplane Club