How was the Spitfire Mk Vs iconic RollsRoyce Merlin 45 engine built? Here, we shall look at the Merlin 45 engine as fitted to early Spitfire Mk V aircraft. We shall cover the RollsRoyce Merlin’s construction, and look at its components such as Carburettor, Coolant, Fuel and Oil Pumps, the Exhaust and Generator and ignition system. This indepth story will be told using my many reworked wartime AP diagrams – recreated in colour. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s dive in!

Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CDROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos.

Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London.
Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection.
Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection.
Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection.

The Imperial War Museum, Duxford.
The RollsRoyce Heritage Trust.
The National Archives, London.


The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use.


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Table of Contents:

00:00 Introduction
00:41 Unpacking the Merlin Engine
01:27 Leading Particulars for the Merlin 45
02:06 Merlin 45 Overview
03:37 Merlin 45 Key Components
03:43 The Cylinders
04:36 The Valves
05:17 Camshaft and Rocker
05:58 Engine Speed Indicator Drive
06:25 The Exhaust Manifolds
07:48 The Pistons
08:00 The Connecting Rods
08:37 The Crankshaft
08:54 The Crankcase
09:29 The Reduction Gear
10:43 The Wheelcase Assembly
11:25 The Coolant Pump
11:49 The Fuel Pumps Unit
12:29 The Fuel DeAerator Unit
12:59 The Electric Generator Drive
13:30 The Hand and Electric Turning Gear
14:11 The Supercharger Assembly
15:37 The Gear Casing Assembly
16:10 The Carburettors
17:29 The Slow Running System
17:53 The Automatic Boost Control
18:45 The Induction System
19:52 The Lubrication System
21:04 The Oil Pumps
22:11 The Relief Valves Unit
22:42 The Ignition System
22:47 The Magnetos
23:24 The Ignition Cables and Fittings