February 9, 2009 The Eternal Merlin: What It Takes to Keep a P-51 Engine Turning

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By Paul Bertorelli, Editorial Director

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The Collings Foundation continues its annual tour of the U.S., this year with a P-51 Mustang equipped with a Packard-built Merlin. The airplane flies daily, so it's fair to ask: What does it take to keep a 70-year-old engine running reliably? In this extended podcast, the Collings Foundation's Mark Henley explains the details.

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