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Merlin Collection (page 9)

"Merlin: A Legendary Force in the Skies" The Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter, a true symbol of power and versatility, takes flight from HMS Ocean at sea

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin (Falco columbarius), rear view

Merlin (Falco columbarius), rear view

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin, 19th century C013 / 6296

Merlin, 19th century C013 / 6296
Merlin (Falco columbarius). Plate 10 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

Background imageMerlin Collection: Falco columbarius, merlin

Falco columbarius, merlin
Plate 75 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin (Falco columbarius) immature male, first year plumage, perched on dead branch above bilberry

Merlin (Falco columbarius) immature male, first year plumage, perched on dead branch above bilberry and flowering heather at moorland edge, North Yorkshire, England, August (captive)

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin the Magician and Nimue. Engraving from

Merlin the Magician and Nimue. Engraving from
" Merlin the Magician and Nimue. Engraving from " The Death of Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory, edition with pictures by Aubrey Beardsley (1892-1894). Modernism. Engraving."

Background imageMerlin Collection: CRIMEAN WAR: NAVAL ACTION. British warships Merlin and Firefly struck by infernal machines set up

CRIMEAN WAR: NAVAL ACTION. British warships Merlin and Firefly struck by infernal machines set up by the Russian. Wood engraving, c1854

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin (Falco columbarius) immature, hunting, chasing Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock

Merlin (Falco columbarius) immature, hunting, chasing Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock, in flight, Norfolk, England, march

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlins Food for Infants advertisement

Merlins Food for Infants advertisement
An advertisement for Merlins Food for Infants, described as Irresistable!. The picture shows the silhouetted figures of a baby in a high chair with his older sister who has taken his bottle

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin and Nimue

Merlin and Nimue Date: 1893 - 1894

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin and Vivian

Merlin and Vivian
Vivian enchants Merlin with the magic which he himself - besotted by her charms - has taught her

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin (Falco columbarius) two chicks, sitting in nest on ground, Derbyshire, England

Merlin (Falco columbarius) two chicks, sitting in nest on ground, Derbyshire, England

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin (Falco columbarius) adult female, in flight, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, october

Merlin (Falco columbarius) adult female, in flight, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, october

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin (Falco columbarius) adult male, perched on lichen covered stump, Scotland (captive)

Merlin (Falco columbarius) adult male, perched on lichen covered stump, Scotland (captive)

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin (Falco columbarius) immature, amongst flowering heather, captive

Merlin (Falco columbarius) immature, amongst flowering heather, captive

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin (Falco columbarius) adult female, perched on post, England, april (captive)

Merlin (Falco columbarius) adult female, perched on post, England, april (captive)

Background imageMerlin Collection: Canadian Rockies

Canadian Rockies. Markus Peak and Merlin Peak, near Mount Waddington. Photographed in British Columbia, Canada

Background imageMerlin Collection: 1560 Gesner Merlin Falcon bird of Prey

1560 Gesner Merlin Falcon bird of Prey
Merlin (Falco columbarius), Woodcut with old colouring on laid paper. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

Background imageMerlin Collection: TRAVELS OF MERLIN. Illustration from a 14th century French manuscript

TRAVELS OF MERLIN. Illustration from a 14th century French manuscript

Background imageMerlin Collection: Come on, Major, he won t bite by Merlin Enabnit

Come on, Major, he won t bite by Merlin Enabnit
Blonde pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) wearing a black strapless dress with the skirt split to reveal shapely stockinged legs. By her feet is a small Pomeranian-type dog

Background imageMerlin Collection: Invitation by Merlin Enabnit

Invitation by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a floral print bikini and sitting by a birch tree. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageMerlin Collection: Good measure by Merlin Enabnit

Good measure by Merlin Enabnit
Blonde, voluptuous pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) wearing a red swimming costume and holding a measuring tape. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageMerlin Collection: No, Colonel, You ve got the wrong number by Merlin Enabnit

No, Colonel, You ve got the wrong number by Merlin Enabnit
Back view of a dark-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979). She is wearing a transparent pink and blue dress and speaking on a red telephone

Background imageMerlin Collection: Well, George I m no iceberg by Merlin Enabnit

Well, George I m no iceberg by Merlin Enabnit
Festive pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a revealing dress of scarlet with white fur trim and white boots

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin blues by Merlin Enabnit

Merlin blues by Merlin Enabnit
Blonde pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit, posing coquettishly behind a midnight blue blanket. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageMerlin Collection: Well, Warden, Hows this for a siren suit? by Merlin Enabnit

Well, Warden, Hows this for a siren suit? by Merlin Enabnit
Red-headed pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a transparent negligee. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageMerlin Collection: Climbing rose by Merlin Enabnit

Climbing rose by Merlin Enabnit
Voluptuous pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) clad in a pink swimming costume and bathing cap climbing a ladder. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageMerlin Collection: Coastal Command by Merlin Enabnit

Coastal Command by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed coquettishly in a pink swimsuit and large sun hat with a bronzed coast guard

Background imageMerlin Collection: Brown study by Merlin Enabnit

Brown study by Merlin Enabnit
Brunette pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed behind an armchair. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageMerlin Collection: Melting Appeal by Merlin Enabnit

Melting Appeal by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a festive, scarlet snowsuit and posing with a snowman. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageMerlin Collection: Daddy always tells me to keep cool by Merlin Enabnit

Daddy always tells me to keep cool by Merlin Enabnit
Curvaceous pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively, dressed in a black swimsuit and large sun hat. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageMerlin Collection: If thats all you can think of, we d better go to the movies

If thats all you can think of, we d better go to the movies
Red-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively wearing a figure-hugging strapless orange gown and black evening gloves

Background imageMerlin Collection: Excalibur Requested

Excalibur Requested
King Arthur (with Merlin by his side) asks the Lady of the Lake for Excalibur

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin - perched on branch - Cape May New Jersey during the fall migration. October. USA

Merlin - perched on branch - Cape May New Jersey during the fall migration. October. USA
JZ-3781 Merlin - perched on branch Cape May New Jersey during the fall migration. October. USA Falco columbarius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin ZT 274 Close up of head. Falco columbarius © Zdenek Tunka / ARDEA LONDON

Merlin ZT 274 Close up of head. Falco columbarius © Zdenek Tunka / ARDEA LONDON
ZT-274 MERLIN - CLOSE-UP OF HEAD Falco columbarius Zdenek Tunka Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin KFO 865 Falco columbarius columbarius © Kenneth W. Fink / ARDEA LONDON

Merlin KFO 865 Falco columbarius columbarius © Kenneth W. Fink / ARDEA LONDON
KFO-865 MERLIN - on evergreen Falco columbarius columbarius Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin JZ 1672 In flight Falco columbarius © Jim Zipp / ARDEA LONDON

Merlin JZ 1672 In flight Falco columbarius © Jim Zipp / ARDEA LONDON
JZ-1672 Merlin - in flight Cape May, New Jersey, USA Falco columbarius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin JZ 1669 Cape May New Jersey USA. Falco columberius © Jim Zipp / ARDEA LONDON

Merlin JZ 1669 Cape May New Jersey USA. Falco columberius © Jim Zipp / ARDEA LONDON
JZ-1669 Merlin Cape May, New Jersey, USA. Falco columbarius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin JZ 1162 Cape May, New Jersey USA Falco columbarius © Jim Zipp / ARDEA LONDON

Merlin JZ 1162 Cape May, New Jersey USA Falco columbarius © Jim Zipp / ARDEA LONDON
JZ-1162 MERLIN - ON TREE BRANCH Cape May, New Jersey USA Falco columbarius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin - in winter. Texas Panhandle, February

Merlin - in winter. Texas Panhandle, February
JZ-2927 Merlin - in winter. Texas Panhandle, February. Falco columbarius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin - in flight. Photographed in Cape May New Jersey during the fall migration. USA

Merlin - in flight. Photographed in Cape May New Jersey during the fall migration. USA
JZ-2807 Merlin - in flight. Photographed in Cape May New Jersey during the fall migration. USA Falco columbarius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin - Photographed in Cape May New Jersey during the autumn migration

Merlin - Photographed in Cape May New Jersey during the autumn migration
JZ-2119 Merlin Photographed in Cape May New Jersey during the autumn migration. Falco columbarius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageMerlin Collection: Merlin - in flight, during autumn the migration. Cape May New Jersey, USA

Merlin - in flight, during autumn the migration. Cape May New Jersey, USA
JZ-1997 Merlin - in flight, during autumn the migration. Cape May New Jersey, USA. Falco columbarius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only




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"Merlin: A Legendary Force in the Skies" The Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter, a true symbol of power and versatility, takes flight from HMS Ocean at sea. With its sleek design and advanced capabilities, it has become an indispensable asset to maritime operations. In the world of aviation history, the adoption of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine by the North American P-51D Mustang marked a turning point. This powerful combination propelled these aircraft to new heights, showcasing the prowess of both engineering marvels. Just like Merlin and Vivien entwined in Arthurian legend, this helicopter weaves its magic across the skies. Its rotor blades slicing through air with grace as it navigates effortlessly amidst towering trees or over vast oceans. The Lancaster I (4-Merlin) Bomber stands as a testament to the might of this legendary engine. With its roaring propellers powered by Merlins, it soared through enemy lines during World War II, delivering destruction upon those who threatened freedom. A diagram depicting the Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine reveals intricate details that made it a masterpiece of engineering excellence. The carburettor date etched on it serves as a reminder of its remarkable craftsmanship dating back to 1942. Accompanied by a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland overhead, a Merlin Helicopter showcases seamless coordination between air and sea forces. Together they form an unstoppable team ready to protect our waters with unwavering determination. The heart of every machine lies within its core - for the Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 Piston-Engine is no exception. Powering countless missions with relentless strength and precision, this piston-engine has earned its place among legends. From RNAS Culdrose emerges a majestic sight - a Merlin HM Mk1 helicopter taking flight under clear blue skies. As part of 829 Naval Air Squadron's fleet, it represents dedication and expertise honed by the Royal Navy.