Rolls Royce Merlin Engines

[Matelot]

Hi All,

I'm thinking about compiling a list of Rolls Royce Merlin Engines, there serial no's etc, and try to associate them with the aircrafts they were installed in.

I have emailed the RR Heritage Centre for info, but was also hoping if anyone has any other ideas?

cheers

Richard

[brewerjerry]

Hi
There was a group of enthusiasts in the 70/80's that did this, they matched the R-R number to the RAF A number.
I recall writing to them about a Lancaster, they were based near Derby.
Sorry but no more info,
Maybe someone else can help more.
Other options is to wade thro' every crash file for details.
Cheers
Jerry

[Bill Walker]

Keep in mind that engines were regularly moved from airframe to airframe, when they needed overhaul or repair. Any records you do find should be considered snapshots: where that engine was on one day.

I wish you luck with this huge task.

[Matelot]

A quick update, I've got a number of Serial No's for the Merlin II Engines. And was wondering if anyone would know, how I can get information on which manufacturer would have received them.

From that I can then try and find out which A/C had them installed.

cheers
in advance

[Andy Saunders]

As Bill Walker pointed out, you may be able to establish which aircraft was fitted with which engine at delivery and as marked on the AM Form 78, but subsequent changes to the engine (ie replacement engine) that had originally been installed at point of delivery to the RAF were not generally recorded on the AM 78.

So, good luck anyway....and here is one to start you off:

I can tell you that Merlin XII 11723 (A140950) was fitted to Spitfire P7386, although the AM 78 records no engine number at all!

[Matelot]

Many thanks

I understand that the AM Form 78, is the Aircraft Movement Card, which should capture the movement of the aircraft through its life with the RAF. But does/did, the RAF maintain a maintance log for each aircraft?