Saviour of the Free World - Low, Mike
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This book is about the Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine - the engine that powered all the leading aircraft used by the Allies during World War II, including the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito, Mustang and Lancaster. Our story begins with the development of the Merlin, from its earliest stage in the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost car to its triumph in the Battle of Britain and throughout the war. We also tell of the production workers, engineers, managers, designers and pilots who, by their efforts and sacrifice, helped realise the potential of the Merlin and thereby make the world safe for democracy.…mehr

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This book is about the Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine - the engine that powered all the leading aircraft used by the Allies during World War II, including the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito, Mustang and Lancaster. Our story begins with the development of the Merlin, from its earliest stage in the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost car to its triumph in the Battle of Britain and throughout the war. We also tell of the production workers, engineers, managers, designers and pilots who, by their efforts and sacrifice, helped realise the potential of the Merlin and thereby make the world safe for democracy. The Merlin engine saved the world from descent into a dark tyranny that would have shattered all the liberties that we hold dear today. This is a story concerned with nothing less than the preservation of freedom...
Autorenporträt
Mike Low spent most of his career working for Rolls-Royce plc where he was involved in the production of aero engines for the Civil aerospace and Defence aerospace sectors. Mike also spent some time working in the manufacture of other Rolls-Royce power plants for use in the Marine and Nuclear divisions. In 2013 Mike published his first book 'The Bleedin' Obvious Way to Improve Quality in Your Business'. His second, 'Saviour of the Free World', the story of the Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine, followed in 2015. 'The Voyage of An Luchog' is his first novel. Mike is married and lives in Somerset.