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[Alibaba99]

The Griffon engine is the same as the Merlin engine, however it has a supercharger fitted to help it breathe at higher altitudes. The Spitfire has one of them, the Shackleton has four, as does the Lancaster. The Shackleton was a submarine detection system which used to patrol the perimeter of the UK looking for enemy submarines.

There was one at Coventry Airbase which I volunteered on a few times, most notably fitting the refurbished tail gear. It would occasionally run its four Griffons up on show days:

One thing I'll say is that if I never have to touch another piece of Whitworth thread ever again, I'll be happy.

The Merlin and Griffon engines are completely different. The Merlin is a 27ltr V12 and first ran in the early 30s, whilst the Griffon is 37ltrs and didn't run until 1939. Both were supercharged and both fitted to the Spitfire at different stages of its development. The Shackleton only ever used the Griffon.

 

[Alibaba99]

You got a link? Never heard of a Shackleton Griffon before, they're Rolls Royce engines and their configuration is determined by their names.

Rolls-Royces own MkXIX PR plane has a Shackleton variant. This damage report from a taxiway incident details the engine type. The RG30 is otherwise known as the 58 which is the Shackleton engine.

 

[dlockers]

Rolls-Royces own MkXIX PR plane has a Shackleton variant. This damage report from a taxiway incident details the engine type. The RG30 is otherwise known as the 58 which is the Shackleton engine.

And it has an extra long tail compared to even the regular griffon due the extra power and torque. Your education is provided as my privilege

 

[weta]

Interesting spot today. Have to confess I had no idea what it was. Got the missus to take a video MOT checker says it's a Lotus Europa...but looking at some images online, the rear deck looks totally different. Never seen one in the flesh before. Regardless, looked like it might be a bit of a handful on a misty, damp, cold day like today.

Nice spot, that Europa has been heavily modified to look like a 1969 Gold Leaf Lotus 62 I believe, sadly my memory is not what it used to be.

 

[Alibaba99]

And it has an extra long tail compared to even the regular griffon due the extra power and torque. Your education is provided as my privilege

Are you suggesting their are two modified airframes ?

 

[Diddums]

The Merlin and Griffon engines are completely different. The Merlin is a 27ltr V12 and first ran in the early 30s, whilst the Griffon is 37ltrs and didn't run until 1939. Both were supercharged and both fitted to the Spitfire at different stages of its development. The Shackleton only ever used the Griffon.

Interesting! I was lead to believe (by the people who ran the Shackleton Preservation Trust no less!) that they were the same engines. I'm going to need to do some more research then. Cheers

 

[kona786]

Oh man...
That rear wiper really messes with the aesthetics.