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1. This Merlin powered Fairey aircraft proved a failure in the Battle of France. Even with protection from fighters it still proved an easy target. What was the name of this aircraft?
2. Originally powered by the Bristol Hercules engine, this Bristol aircraft was converted to accept the Merlin engine, when production of the Hercules was diverted to power the Short Stirling. What was the name of this aircraft?
3. This four engine bomber aircraft by Handley Page was once powered by Merlin engines, with later aircraft being fitted with Bristol Hercules engines. What is this aircraft's name?
4. This Merlin engined Fairey aircraft was used by the Royal Navy as a carrier-borne dive bomber and torpedo bomber during World War II. What is the name of this aircraft?
5. The Supermarine Spitfire is world know for its role defending the UK during the Battle of Britain, but what was the name of the Merlin engine carrier-borne version?
6. Built by North American to a requirement for a fighter for the RAF, this underpowered Allison engined aircraft was given a new lease of life when fitted with a Packard-built Merlin engine, making one of the USAAFs most iconic fighters of World War II. What was its name?
7. This Merlin powered aircraft proved disastrous for Boulton Paul given its lack of forward facing guns. What was its name?
8. Which bomber aircraft by Armstrong Whitworth was re-fitted with Merlin engines giving it better performance?
9. Derived from the Avro Lancaster, this transport/passenger aircraft saw service with the RAF late in World War II. What was its name?
10. Famous for being the RAF's premier bomber of World War Two, the Avro Lancaster was powered by which other engine?
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