Merlin 66 Engine: The Spitfire's Secret Weapon

The Supermarine Spitfire is a national icon and an engineering masterpiece, but keeping these legends in the air requires precision, passion, and millions of dollars. Join the team at the Biggin Hill Spitfire Factory as they race to restore a rare Greek Mark 9 Spitfire. We explore the genius of R.J. Mitchell, the vital "Tilly Shilling" engine fix that saved British pilots, and the untold stories of Seafire pilots facing Kamikazes in the Pacific. This is the story of the engine that won the war and the people who refuse to let it fade away. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn You can find more from us on: https://www.facebook.com/WarStoriesDocs This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact [email protected]. #warstories #documentary #military