I recently came in to possession of these two RR Merlin plates. My efforts to contact Rolls Royce Heritage Trust have so far been unsuccessful, so any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
The engine number is 82753 and the A number (which I presume is the A.M. contract) is 331869. DIS086? is faintly engraved on the rear of the plate.
The supercharger number is 728 MK61.
Am I correct in thinking that the Merlin 61 was exclusively fitted to Spitfires VIII’s and F.IX’s?
Are the plates likely to have come from the same engine or is it a coincidence that they came as a pair?
I know the chances of identifying the particular aircraft this engine was fitted are slim to nil but is there any way to narrow the search?
By: MN138 - 29th March 2016 at 21:07
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By: thedawnpatrol - 29th March 2016 at 20:18
Gosh….!! 🙂
I got so distracted by the images that popped up at the bottom of the screen that I forgot what the question was.
I had to look too ! “……………”..
By: windhover - 29th March 2016 at 19:31
1st production two-stage supercharged, two-speed gearbox series Merlin 61 delivered March 1942.
Fitted to Spitfire Mk.IX and Spitfire PR Mk.XI.
By: Arabella-Cox - 29th March 2016 at 17:28
Gosh….!! 🙂
I got so distracted by the images that popped up at the bottom of the screen that I forgot what the question was.
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