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Welcome to the power plant section.  Please be sure to check this section on a regular basis as new products are added weekly.

Engine manuals both WWI and WWII available on the Manuals page

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More Engine Parts can be Found on the Relics Page

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Spitfire Hose 26AJ/21868  (No 74 pg 1 PWR)

This is an oil pipe made specifically for the Merlin powered Spitfire. These are darted 1944 but with a 300 number were unmodified from the MK I through to the MK IX.

They are old new stock and still supple they have some very light surface corrosion on the collars but the attachments are like new. They cannot be used for flying at least in the UK but would be perfect for static running.

In original condition and packaging.

Approximate length is 42 1/2"  or 108cm

Ref No: 30047/37

12/44  24618

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   £75  each

Shipping overseas is expensive in its original packaging but would be reduced by removing the packaging please contact US for a quote

Several available

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Russian Hurricane Merlin exhaust valve (No 73 pg 1 PWR)

This is an exhaust valve from a MK II Hurricane fitted with a Merlin XX engine number 54767.

The Russian front was probably the most brutal conflict of WWII. Hurricanes were supplied by Britain to Russia via the treacherous Arctic convoys. Once in Russia the Hurricanes were rearmed using Russian armaments,

This inlet valve was recovered in Russia from a MK II Hurricane VVS fitted with a Merlin XX engine number 54767. Russian Pilot senior Sergeant Ryabov was shot down by a BF 109 during a recognisance mission on the 5th of February 1943.

The aircraft came down in Murmansk on the western side of lake Pyaiva.

This was 3 days after the 163-day Battle of Stalingrad had ended after the last of the German Sixth Army forces surrendered.

This is an amazing and poignant peace of history considering its journey through the Artic in winter to the most brutal front in WWII a small but essential part in the fight against fascism.

 

We have small number of peaces the valve spring in place from the same aircraft shown above which will be sent with the valves as stocks last .

 Shown above a Russian Hurricane supplied by the British

   £65 each

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Russian Hurricane Merlin inlet valve (No 72 pg 1 PWR)

This is a inlet valve from a MK II Hurricane fitted with a Merlin XX engine number 54767.

This inlet valve was recovered in Russia from a MK II Hurricane VVS fitted with a Merlin XX engine number 54767.

 Russian Pilot senior Sergeant Ryabov was shot down by a BF 109 during a recognisance mission on the 5th of February 1943.

 

 Shown above a Russian Hurricane supplied by the British

We have small number of peaces the valve spring in place from the same aircraft shown above which will be sent with the valves as stocks last .

   £65 each

 

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Mosquito Merlin  exhaust stub (No 71 pg 1 PWR)

Here is an exhaust stub from the legendary Mosquito.

Made by the Lancefield coach works exhaust manufacturers.

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The wooden wonder the Mosquito a British twin-engine two-seat aircraft The Mosquito had a frame of wood and a skin of plywood, and it was glued and screwed together in England, Canada, and Australia.  Designed in 1938 and entered service in 1941.

As a night fighter, the Mosquito downed more than 600 Luftwaffe planes over Germany and as many V-1 missiles ( over England and the English Channel. As a bomber, it proved able to carry twice the bomb load for which it was designed. The Mosquito had a maximum speed in excess of 400 miles (640 km) per hour and a range of more than 1,500 miles (2,415 km) with a 4,000-pound (1,816-kg) bomb load.

 Its original armament included four .303-calibre machine guns and four 20-mm cannons, all firing through the nose. The Mosquito served as a bomber, fighter, night fighter, high-altitude fighter, and photo-reconnaissance .

  £295

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Mosquito Merlin  exhaust stub (No 70 pg 1 PWR)

Here is an exhaust stub from the legendary Mosquito.

Made by the Lancefield coach works exhaust manufacturers.

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The wooden wonder the Mosquito a British twin-engine two-seat aircraft The Mosquito had a frame of wood and a skin of plywood, and it was glued and screwed together in England, Canada, and Australia.  Designed in 1938 and entered service in 1941.

As a night fighter, the Mosquito downed more than 600 Luftwaffe planes over Germany and as many V-1 missiles ( over England and the English Channel. As a bomber, it proved able to carry twice the bomb load for which it was designed. The Mosquito had a maximum speed in excess of 400 miles (640 km) per hour and a range of more than 1,500 miles (2,415 km) with a 4,000-pound (1,816-kg) bomb load.

 Its original armament included four .303-calibre machine guns and four 20-mm cannons, all firing through the nose. The Mosquito served as a bomber, fighter, night fighter, high-altitude fighter, and photo-reconnaissance .

  £295

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Mosquito Merlin  exhaust stub (No 69 pg 1 PWR)

Here is an exhaust stub from the legendary Mosquito.

Made by the Lancefield coach works exhaust manufacturers.

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The wooden wonder the Mosquito a British twin-engine two-seat aircraft The Mosquito had a frame of wood and a skin of plywood, and it was glued and screwed together in England, Canada, and Australia.  Designed in 1938 and entered service in 1941.

As a night fighter, the Mosquito downed more than 600 Luftwaffe planes over Germany and as many V-1 missiles ( over England and the English Channel. As a bomber, it proved able to carry twice the bomb load for which it was designed. The Mosquito had a maximum speed in excess of 400 miles (640 km) per hour and a range of more than 1,500 miles (2,415 km) with a 4,000-pound (1,816-kg) bomb load.

 Its original armament included four .303-calibre machine guns and four 20-mm cannons, all firing through the nose. The Mosquito served as a bomber, fighter, night fighter, high-altitude fighter, and photo-reconnaissance .

  £295

 

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Spitfire Rolls Royce Griffon Exhaust stub 3 (No 68 pg 1 PWR)

Merlin Exhaust stub, has some corrosion and has been patched and filled with liquid metal still a nice display peace.

Fitted to the MK XIV Spitfire onwards , Seafire and Firefly

L 307

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Out of stock more wanted contact me

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Rivet Tool (No 62 pg 1 PWR)

Beautiful brass rivet tool. This is an original wartime tool just recently unwrapped from its greaseproof paper.

Possible ref no's read AML8971 but not clear

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£75

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Fits spark plug as shown below:

Rolls Royce Spark Plug Tool (No 61 pg 1 PWR)

 

BK14988

This is a superb wartime Rolls Royce spark plug extension tool for tightening and removing spark plugs on Rolls Royce piston engines. As you can see in the picture it fits perfectly around a period spark plug. If you enlarge the picture you can clearly see Rolls Royce written on it, this is a quality tool and if you have ever tried to remove a spark plug from a Merlin you will know its invaluable. Until recently this was wrapped in thick grease so its like new.

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£175

(Spark plug not included)

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Merlin Generator (No 60 pg 1 PWR)

Once again this Merlin generator looks in excellent condition. Turns and is sealed and would appear to be serviceable, subject to relevant checks.

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£595

This item is heavy. Buyers contact us for postage costs

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Above an extract from a Merlin XX parts manual.

Merlin Valve Rocker (No 59 pg 1 PWR)

This is a Merlin Valve Rocker.

DW 95

87893

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 Multiples available

£35 each

Multiples available

£45 each

 

Merlin Valve Rocker -Presented on oak wood mount (No 58 pg 1 PWR)

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Rev Counter (No 57 pg 1 PWR)

This is a rev counter made by Smiths

Serial No 75998/1  

Code 2 ERC

70875 - 1

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£35

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 Merlin Part (No 56 pg 1 PWR)

D2119

D2119F

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£295

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 Merlin Valve New (No 55 pg 1 PWR)

These appear to be old new stock unused Merlin Valves we have four available. There are used ones listed lower down on this page.

Four available

£75 each

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 Mk.1 Spitfire BTH Type AS-3 Starting Magneto (No 54 pg 1 PWR)

Here is an original Starting Magneto. This magneto was removed from a Mk.1 Spitfire.

They were also used in early engines such as the Genet Major.

British Thomson-Houston (BTH) was a British engineering and heavy industrial company, based at Rugby, Warwickshire, England and founded as a subsidiary of the General Electric Company (GE) of Schenectady, New York USA. They were known primarily for their electrical systems and steam turbines.

37ACX52275

R82792

82792

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£699

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Spitfire Merlin Brass Oil separator (No 53 pg 1 PWR)

This piece is made from solid brass and fitted to the firewall of the Spitfire in used condition and dirty but should be serviceable after a good clean.

This is an oil separator that is installed on the output plumbing of a vacuum pump. It is intended to collect oil vapour from the vacuum pump and return it to the engine interior. Stops loss of oil and smearing of aircraft with oil vapour.

Seen in situ above mounted on the Spitfire firewall

3 available in similar condition.

£155 each

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£1200

Overseas buyers please contact me for a shipping quote

Rolls Royce Griffon Header Tank (No 52 pg 1 PWR)

Here is an original Griffon header tank in excellent condition, it looks to be fully serviceable subject to the required checks.

The successor of the great Merlin engine, the Rolls-Royce Griffon played its part in helping to win the Second World War when it was fitted to iconic warbirds such as the Spitfire and Seafire.

Griffon development began in response to a request from the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy in 1938. Navy aircraft tend to be larger and heavier than their land-based counterparts; this obviously puts greater demands on the engine if performance is to be maintained.

To meet this demand, Rolls-Royce went back to the concept of the Schneider Air Racing Trophy “R” engine.

The Griffon, essentially a modernized Merlin, is a 60 degree V-12 with 2239 cu. in. displacement (the same parameters as the “R” and 36% greater displacement than the Merlin while having an only slightly larger frontal area.)

However, this was a totally new engine, featuring many design updates and improvements over the Merlin.

 

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Seen above the header tank in situ in a Spitfire this tank was removed from an Avro Shackleton

 

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Vickers Wellington Air Intake (No 51 pg 1 PWR)

I have been told this is an air intake from a Vickers Wellington and it does appear to match the picture below. Although without any numbers visible i cannot be completely sure. The casting itself is in one piece, no cracks. The steel gauze is however corroded. Measures 31 com by 21cm. Please contact me if you can confirm or offer another identity.

£175

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R985 Wasp Junior ignition Harness (No 50 pg 1 PWR)

This is an ignition harness from an R985 Aero engine and appears to be old new stock although I offer no guarantee that it works..

These engines powered the Avro Anson and Airspeed Oxford along with dozens of other aircraft types, many of which are still in use today.

 

£275

Although not heavy, it is quite large. Overseas buyers please contact me for a shipping quote.

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£595

Although not heavy it is quite large. Overseas buyers please contact me for a shipping quote.

R3350 Duplex Cyclone ignition Harness (No 49 pg 1 PWR)

This is an ignition harness from an R3350 Aero engine and appears to be old new stock although I offer no guarantee that it works..

The Wright R-3350 was a twin-row, 18-cylinder radial engine that was developed from the Wright R-1820 Cyclone and was one of the most powerful radial engines produced in the United States. Work on the engine began in January 1936 and the first R-3350 was run in May 1937.

Development proceeded slowly due to the complex nature of the engine and concentrated effort on the Wright R-2600.

 It was similar in design to the company's R-2600 14-cylinder radial, sharing the same bore and stroke, but adding four more cylinders for additional displacement.

Development accelerated after the USAAC issued its requirement for a long-range heavy bomber in 1940 resulting in the Boeing B-29 Superfortress.

 A serious effort was made then made to get the engine into production and the R-3350 finally made its first flight in 1941.

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Shown above the B29 Superfortress

The B-29 Superfortress revolutionized World War II-era bombers, enabling long-range missions over Japan. The "super bomber" could carry more payload and fly faster than the Army's B-17 or B-24 heavy bombers. The B-29 was also equipped with a pressurized interior, allowing crewmen to fly long distances in relative comfort. Two modified B-29s dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, helping end the war in the Pacific. Another carried Chuck Yeager and the Bell X-1 rocket plane aloft for the first supersonic flight in 1947.

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Merlin Con Rod (No 48 pg 1 PWR)

Here is an original Merlin con rod. we also have others available.

£155

B24 Liberator Engine Mount (No 47 pg 1 PWR)

This is an engine mount from a B24 Liberator in good restored condition . This mount was purchased from an aircraft fitter who removed it from a Liberator based at Dunkeswell in Devon England. It is a superb piece in its own right but has the additional historical interest of having seen active service at Dunkeswell.

The US Army's 479th Antisubmarine Group was based at Station 173, Dunkeswell, Devon, which had been designated as FAW-7's new home in England.

The primary mission area for VB-103 and its sister squadrons in FAW-7, VB-105 and VB-110, was the Bay of Biscay. German U-Boat bases were located at Brest, Lorient, St. Nazaire, La Rochelle, and Bordeaux on the French coast, and from there the U-Boats fanned out north, west, and south in search of their prey.  To counter Allied ASW assets in the area, the Luftwaffe's V/KG40, equipped with the powerful Ju88C-6 heavy fighter, ranged across the Bay of Biscay from Bordeaux-Mérignac, and accounted for many Liberator disappearances. Several Ju88s were claimed by FAW-7 gunners in the bloody air battles between them and the Liberators.

 

Joseph Patrick Kennedy (pictured above) was the elder brother of President John F. Kennedy, and was born on the 28th July 1915.  He completed his flight training at Jacksonville U.S.A. in 1942.  As a volunteer U.S. Navy pilot he flew Mariner flying boats from Puerto Rico, Central America, before converting to the B24 Liberator and serving in England at Dunkeswell, Devon, with Squadron VB110.  After completing his normal combat tour of 30 missions, he volunteered for an extra 10 - somehow managing to talk his crew in to flying with him.  Just before his last mission Lt Kennedy volunteered for one further final mission which involved low level flying and a parachute jump.  This mission was to be Top Secret as part of project Anvil, the target being the German V3 Supergun site at Mimoyecques, France.  The details of this mission remained secret until 1966, although the identity of the crew was not released until 1970.

Contact us for shipping enquiries

£1499

Bristol Sprockets (No 46 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have two original sprockets which carry the Bristol part numbers.

FB50478

FB50476

The two Bristol sprockets are probably from the engine power plant cowl gill ring system. A chain runs inside a square section ring to which the gill ring (cowl flaps for Americans). The chain operates sprockets with screw jacks attached  to open and close the cowl gill flaps. Bristol provided the complete engine and power plant hence the power plant components had “FB” prefix part numbers.

 

£75 for the pair

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Bristol Engine Manifold (No 45 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a carburettor manifold from a Bristol Mercury or Pegasus.

It goes between the Hobson carb and supercharger.

Part number FB 60534 D9762

The Mercury's smaller size was aimed at fighter use, and it powered the Gloster Gauntlet and its successor, the Gloster Gladiator. It was intended that the larger Pegasus would be for bombers, but as the power ratings of both engines rose the Mercury found itself being used in almost all roles. Perhaps its most famous use was in a twin-engine light bomber, the Bristol Blenheim.

£125

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Renold Driving Chain LV6/MTII 2934 (No 44 pg 1 PWR)

New old stock still in their unopened boxes LV6/MTII 294 Chains driving 374 x 54 links  Renold Coventry chain CTT6 VEH 1104/CB278 packed in 1952. I am afraid I have no idea what these chains were used in but stored in typical military packaging. If you can help please contact me.

Three boxed and one loose available

£55 each

 

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Sedis Transmission chain ref Ref 2N PAS 9525 (No 43 pg 1 PWR)

New old stock still in their unopened boxes. French made transmission chain Ref 2N PAS 9525 Made for British use as the chain size is in inches.

 I am afraid I have no idea what these chains were used in. If you can help please contact me.

38" x 5/32

Five boxed and one loose available.

£35 each

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Rolls Royce Griffon Engine Mount Vibration Mounts (No 42 pg 1 PWR)

New old stock engine vibration mounts for the Rolls Royce Griffon.

CN 8003

827

Eight available

£25 each

Oil Heater A/M 5A/2048 (No 41 pg 1 PWR)

220 Volt oil heater. It has a nice A/M crown. I can only assume this is for preheating oil in big aero engines. Looks serviceable.

£25

 

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R-1830 "Twin Wasp" Complete Exhaust System (No 40 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a complete exhaust system for the Pratt and Whitley R-1830 "Double Wasp" Radial engine.

All these pieces have part numbers stamped on to them.

These are free from major rust problems and are completely original.

yce amp; Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp was an American aircraft engine widely used in the 1930s and 1940s. Produced by Pratt & Whitney, it was a two-row, 14-cylinder, air-cooled radial design. It displaced 1,830 cu in (30.0 L) and its bore and stroke were both 5.5 in (140 mm). A total of 173,618 R-1830 engines was built, and from their use in two of the most-produced aircraft ever built, the B-24 bomber and DC-3 transport, more Twin Wasps may have been built than any other aviation piston engine in history.

R-1830 Twin Wasp at Duxford

This engine was used in a wide variety of ww2 aircraft such as

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Douglas C-47 Dakota

Short Sunderland V

Vickers Wellington IV

 

This was also used in a lot of other RAF and USAAF Aircraft Throughout the War

 

Seen in Situ Below on the Engine

£1200

This item is heavy. Buyers contact us for postage costs

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Early Merlin Exhaust Stub 3 (No 39 pg 1 PWR)

 

This is a Fishtail exhaust stub fitted to early Merlin variants, some surface rust but otherwise in good condition as can be seen from the pictures.

 

£175

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Early Merlin Exhaust Stub 4 (No 38 pg 1 PWR)

 

This is a Fishtail exhaust stub fitted to early Merlin variants, some surface rust but otherwise in good condition as can be seen from the pictures.

 

£175

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Early Merlin Exhaust Stub 5 (No 37 pg 1 PWR)

 

This is a Fishtail exhaust stub fitted to early Merlin variants, some surface rust but otherwise in good condition as can be seen from the pictures.

 

£175

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Early Merlin Exhaust Stub 6 (No 36 pg 1 PWR)

 

This is a Fishtail exhaust stub fitted to early Merlin variants, some surface rust but otherwise in good condition as can be seen from the pictures.

 

£295

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 Merlin Exhaust Stubs 11 (No 35 (confirm item...) pg 1 PWR)

Here are four Merlin fishtail stubs in nice original condition. They have been used as they have carbon deposits inside but no corrosion.

They are being sold individually please send a supplementary email (email link here) telling me which one you would like to purchase using the top left picture.

They are numbered one to four from left to right. Number 1 the far left is the end cap or first stub.

If you buy more than one postage will be combined and you will get a refund for any over charge.

£190 each

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Merlin Valve (No 34 A pg 1 PWR)

Here we have some Rolls Royce Merlin valves. In straight clean condition.

We have a number of these available both inlet and exhaust as well as springs which vary slightly in appearance but will be from a Rolls Royce Merlin.

Please check individual photos for shape.

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Six available

£55 each

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Griffin Valve (No 34 B pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a Griffin valve. In good original condition with a very slight bend to this one.

Please check individual photos for shape.

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£55

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Griffin Valve (No 34 C pg 1 PWR)

Here we have another Griffin valve. In good original condition.

Please check individual photos for shape.

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£55

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Merlin Valve (No 34 D pg 1 PWR)

Another Rolls Royce Merlin valve. In straight clean condition.

Please check individual photos for shape.

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£55

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Valve (No 34 E pg 1 PWR)

Another valve, with slight corrosion to this one.

Please check individual photos for shape.

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£55

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Griffin Valve (No 34 F pg 1 PWR)

Here we have another Griffin valve. In good original condition.

Please check individual photos for shape.

£55

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Merlin Valve And Spring (No 33 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a Rolls Royce Merlin . In very nice straight clean condition. We have a number of these available both inlet and exhaust as well as springs.

We have both inlet and exhaust valves which vary slightly in appearance so may not match the picture exactly but will be from a Rolls Royce Merlin.

These are complete with the springs but I do not have the piece that locks them in place hence the reason the are currently fixed with a zip tie, some other alternative could probably be found for display purposes.

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£65

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D Merlin Spark Plug (No 32 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a Rolls Royce Merlin Spark Plug .

They are in a good clean condition.

Multiples available

£35 each

Three Cylinder Lawrence of New York Radial engine model (No 31 pg 1 PWR)

This is a stunning vintage one off highly detailed hand made model in metal and wood of a three cylinder engine as used in the earliest aircraft . The model looks to be aged and is not a modern reproduction. The closest match I can find is an L3 designed and built by the Lawrence Aero Engine Corporation of New York.

 

Lawrance L-3 In 1914, engineer Charles L. Lawrance became interested in the development of air-cooled aircraft engines. After considerable research, the Lawrence Aero Engine Corporation of New York, New York, began to manufacture two-cylinder models on a small scale. These included the Models A-3 and N-2. The first of the three-cylinder designs was the Model B built originally in 1916. It was a three-cylinder radial engine with power ratings progressively improved from 35 to 60 hp. This led to a follow-on series of three-cylinder radials, the L-2, L-3, L-4, and L-5. Continuing the development of his air-cooled engine designs, Lawrance later developed his Model R and then the famous Model J series of engines. As a result of Wright Aeronautical acquisition by merger of the Lawrence Company in 1923, the J series were eventually designated Wright Whirlwinds.
The U.S. Army and Navy purchased a number of Lawrence L-2 engines, which developed 60 shp. The L-3 was an improved version of the L-2

Seen under an original

Lawrance L-3 Radial Engine

Charles A. Lindbergh was planning his solo flight, New York to Paris. Lindbergh's story is aviation history. He got his airplane from Ryan in San Diego, fitted with a J-5C designed by Lawrance. He was first and alone. Lindbergh's flight was an international triumph for Wright Aeronautical. The Whirlwind engine never missed a beat.

£275

Original Spitfire/Hurricane Engine Plate (No 30 pg 1 PWR)

This is an original cockpit engine data plate typically fitted to large numbers of 2nd WW British aeroplanes, especially in the early war days.  They were usually riveted to the cockpit side, alongside the pilot.  Often found in Battle of Britain Hurricane and Spitfire wrecks, these are highly collectable as well as forming an essential addition to a restoration or display.

£225

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English translation of the plate:

AIRPLANE DECOMPOSITION WEIGHT
Airplane without water
Airplane oil and water
Airplane navigation instruments
Airplane ammunition and weapons
Airplane safety equipment
Airplane radio and electric wires
Airplane radio equipment
Airplane Bombing equipment
Various
General equipment

£125

French Potez 54 Aircraft Data Plate (No 29 pg 1 PWR)

This is probably unique extremely rare plate taken from a French Potez aircraft shot down during the Spanish civil war
 

This two-engine aircraft was built by the French Potez company to fulfil a 1932 specification for a new reconnaissance bomber. Built as a private venture, this aircraft, designated the Potez 54, flew for the first time on 14 November 1933. Designed by Louis Coroller, it was intended as a four-seat aircraft capable of performing duties such as bomber, transport and long-range reconnaissance.

Their first combat was in the Spanish Civil War, where they were employed by the Spanish loyalist side. A poor design that was already obsolete just two years after its introduction, when confronted by the higher performance German and Italian planes of the same period, the Potez 540 proved itself a failure in Spanish skies during the Civil War and was labelled as 'Flying Coffin by Spanish Republican pilots In the late 1930s, these aircraft were becoming obsolete so they were withdrawn from reconnaissance and bombing duties and were relegated to French transport units. They were also employed as paratrooper training and transport aircraft. By September 1939 and the beginning of World War II, they had been largely transferred to the French colonies in North Africa, where they continued to function in transport and paratrooper service. Their role in even these secondary assignments was problematic given their poor defensive armament and vulnerability to modern enemy fighters. Following the French capitulation to Germany in June 1940, those Potez 540s still flying served the Vichy French air force mainly in the French overseas colonies. Most of these machines were retired or destroyed by late 1943.

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Merlin 724 Engine Plate (No 28 pg 1 PWR)

 This is an original engine identification plate for the Merlin Mk 724 it has never been fitted and is new old stock. The Merlin 724 was a post war engine used in the North Star transport aircraft from 1946 to 1950 and was used as a civilian and military transport aircraft for the RCAF.

£175

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Merlin XX Engine Plate (No 27 pg 1 PWR)

 This is an o(No 29 pg 1 PWR)Mk XX it has never been fitted and is new old stock.

The Merlin XX 1,480 hp (1,105 kW) at 3,000 rpm at 6,000 ft (1,829 m); two-speed supercharger; boost pressure of up to +14 psi; Used in Hurricane Mk.II, Beaufighter MK II Halifax Mk.II and Lancaster MK I bombers, and in the Spitfire MK III prototypes N3297 and W3237.

 First production Merlin XX, 4 July 1940.

£325

 

Glycol tank for a Bristol Beaufort (No 26 pg 1 PWR)

A glycol tank for a Bristol Beaufort in good original condition.

The Bristol Beaufort was one of a series of aircraft derived from the earlier Bristol Blenhiem.  It was designed in response to two Air Ministry specifications issued in 1935. M.15/35 called for a torpedo-bomber and G.24/35 for a general reconnaissance and bomber aircraft. The aircraft that became the Beaufort was the third Bristol aircraft submitted to these specifications. The first aircraft to be submitted to specification G.24/35 was the Bristol Type 149, which went on to be produced in Canada as the Bolingbroke and in Britain as the Blenheim Mk IV, for use as a light bomber.

£195

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FW190 Exhaust Pipe (No 25 pg 1 PWR)

A Engine Exhaust Pipe from a German BMW 801 Radial engine.

This has an outer sleeve to protect the fuselage from the heat. The pipe itself is in a good condition however the outer sleeve has some dents as show in the photo.

This type of engine was commonly fitted to the FW190, JU88 and the ME264, as well as other Luftwaffe Aircraft.

£145

FW190 Exhaust Pipe Clip (No 24 pg 1 PWR)

 Engine Exhaust Pipe Clip from a German BMW 801 Radial engine.

This type of engine was commonly fitted to the FW190, JU88 and the ME264, as well as other Luftwaffe Aircraft.

 

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Two available

£35 each

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Vokes Hydraulic Oil Filter (No 23 pg 1 PWR)

This is a Hydraulic Oil Filter made by Vokes.

It has a dent and four small holes at the bottom.

As used on the Hercules engine.

This was recovered from the Arnhem area of Holland.

Advert for Vokes

£175

       

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Starting Ignition Booster Coil Type VJR 24B5 (No 22 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have an American made Ignition Booster Coil.

It is a Type VJR 24B5 manufactured by American Bosch.

It was used in American made engines with low tension magnetos such as the R-2800.

R-2800 Double Wasp

£175

        

 

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Merlin Compressor Pump (No 21 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a compressor pump for a Merlin.

It is seized but makes a nice display item.

 

£75

      

 

 

 

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Merlin Type B Compressor Pump (No 20 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a compressor pump type B for a Merlin.

It is seized but makes a nice display item.

 

£75

      

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Merlin Pump 37J (No 19 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a 37J pump for a Merlin. It is seized and has been crashed but makes a nice display item . Lots of numbers and is Air Ministry marked.

H578

IHCM K1A  

37J/512

£75

      

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Merlin XX Prop Control Unit (No 18 pg 1 PWR)

This is a prop control unit for a Merlin XX. It appears to be in good original with just some slight damage seen in the top picture.

The Merlin XX powered the Hurricane , Beaufighter, Lancaster, Bolton Paul Defiant, and the Halifax.

Out of stock more wanted contact me

 

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£195

DeHavilland Mosquito Glycol Tank (No 17 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a Glycol Tank as used in the DH Mosquito. The metal is in good condition however there is a dent on one side of the tank.

The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft with a two-man crew that served during and after the Second World War. It was one of few operational front-line aircraft of the era constructed almost entirely of wood and was nicknamed "The Wooden Wonder".The Mosquito was also known affectionately as the "Mossie" to its crews. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito was adapted to roles including low to medium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber, pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, maritime strike aircraft, and fast photo-reconnaissance aircraft. It was also used by the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) as a fast transport to carry small high-value cargoes to, and from, neutral countries, through enemy-controlled airspace. A single passenger could be carried in the aircraft's bomb bay, which was adapted for the purpose.

DeHavilland Mosquito

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Merlin B3 Vacuum Pump 2 (No 16 pg 1 PWR)

Here is a B3 Vacuum Pump as used on the Rolls Royce Merlin Engine.

It has a nice Air Ministry Crown with Ref No 37J/327 and was manufactured by Rola.

When the War broke out, Rola opened a dispersal factory at Bideford in Devon, in the former garage of Messrs Elliot and Sons. Production for the war effort grew apace with the manufacture of the RAF B3 Vacuum Pump, several thousands of which were produced.

There is damage to one of the bolts as seen in the top picture.

£175

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 Rolls Royce Merlin Coolant Channel (No 15 pg 1 PWR)

Here we have a RR Merlin Engine part as seen in situ below.

This a coolant channel to help cool the engine.

There are cracks in this piece, so for a STATIC REBUILD ONLY.

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£195

 Rolls Royce Merlin Part No: D 12298/1 (No 14 pg 1 PWR)

 

£85

 Rolls Royce Merlin Part No: D14233 2A (No 13 pg 1 PWR)

 

 


 

£245

This piece is straight with no visible corrosion

 Rolls Royce Merlin Part No: D15408 RR (No 12 pg 1 PWR)

£125

Part nos CH 616554 CU General

CH 616677

 

 Rolls Royce Merlin Supercharger (No 11 pg 1 PWR)

This is a complete Merlin supercharger casing. It contains no internals but is in good condition with no cracks or corrosion and would make a great static piece or spare for a damaged unit.

Out of stock more wanted please contact me

 

 

Piston Merlin Compressor (No 10 pg 1 PWR)

Brand new still in  grease piston for the

Spitfire compressor.

£55

 

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Merlin Two Speed Supercharger (No 9 pg 1 PWR) 

Here we have a Merlin two speed supercharger fitted to the Merlin from the MK XX onwards as you can see its in relic condition 5ut is very useful for a static rebuild or of coarse a great collectable in its own right.

The drive for improved high altitude performance gave rise to the Merlin X, the first mark to incorporate a two-speed supercharger in place of the previous single speed unit. The similar Merlin XX gained significant performance benefits from Stanley Hooker's work on improving the aerodynamic efficiency of the supercharger. The XX series and its developments primarily saw service on the Hurricane II and Mosquito in Fighter Command, as well as being widely used on a number of Bomber Command aircraft, notably the Mosquito, Lancaster, and Merlin Halifax.

£1200

This item is heavy. Buyers contact us for postage costs

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 Merlin Compressor New Old Stock (No 7 pg 1 PWR)  

This is a compressor for the Rolls Royce Merlin. On a Spitfire it powered the flaps, brakes and cocked the guns.

It is new old stock and wrapped in its original grease proof paper with its original box.

Seen under fitted to a MK V Spitfire.

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£295

 

P51 Mustang Merlin Exhaust Stubs (No 6 pg 1 PWR - Choice A)

Original Merlin Stubs for the Mustang P51, appear unused and in serviceable condition.

 

 

Six of the above part number D44760 stub available - Choice A

£399 each

P51 Mustang Merlin Exhaust Stubs (No 6 pg 1 PWR - Choice B)

Original Merlin Stubs for the Mustang P51, appear unused and in serviceable condition.

 

 

 

Two of the above part number D44761 stub available - Choice B

£399 each

Merlin Cam Drive (No 5 pg 1 PWR)

Some nice Merlin parts. A pair of geared rods used for driving the Cam Shafts. Would make a nice display items.

£135

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Merlin Undercarriage Pump Drive Unit (No 4 pg 1 PWR)

Here is the drive unit for the Merlin undercarriage pump. The picture from the manual was taken from the overhaul manual for Merlin single stage engines although it is possible it was fitted to other variants.

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£250

 

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Merlin Hydraulic Pump (No 3 pg 1 PWR)

Here is a new old stock Hydraulic pump fitted to later Merlin's plus many other engine types from the 1950s including the Goblin. It still has a grease covering and should be serviceable.

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£275

he Kestrel saw widespread use in the famed Hawker Hart family that dominated British air power during the early 1930s.

 

 

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Rolls Royce Kestrel Supercharger (No 2 pg 1 PWR)

 

The Kestrel was a 700 hp (520 kW) V-12 aircraft engine from Rolls Royce, their first cast-block engine and the pattern for most of their future piston-engine designs most famously the Merlin. One key advance in the Kestrel was the use of a pressurized cooling system.

The engine was first produced in 1927 at 450 hp (340 kW), which soon improved in the IB model to 525 hp (390 kW). This model saw widespread use in the famed Hawker Hart family that dominated British air power during the early 1930s.

 However it was not long before line improvements increased power dramatically; the V model provided 695 hp (520 kW) at 3,000 rpm with no basic change to the design, while the XVI used in the Miles Master delivered 745 hp (560 kW). Messerschmitt also tested its first BF 109 prototypes with Kestrel engines in 1935.

Increased availability of higher octane aviation fuel in the late 1930s allowed the engine to be boosted to higher power levels without suffering from ping, and the Kestrel eventually topped out at 1,050 hp in the XXX model of 1940.

 

This is a super rare probably unique supercharger from an early Rolls Royce Kestrel. This supercharger was saved from an engine that was broken for scrap in the 1970s and so is straight and has not been crashed. The vanes in the supercharger turn freely and it should be serviceable subject to the required checks.

 

£2800

This item is heavy. Buyers contact us for postage costs

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Original Rolls Royce Merlin Tube Spanner (No 1 pg 1 PWR)

 

Here we have an Original Tube Spanner for the Rolls Royce Merlin

It is in its Original Packing and Factory Grease

This Carries the RAF reference 36DD/18112

It Carries the Pt. No E.47804

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£195

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