Cotesbach Estate

Merlin Firings

A key player in the history of aeronautical engineering, you can come to Cotesbach to hear the real live firing of a Merlin engine similar to those of Spitfire fame which gave the allies the edge in the Battle of Britain.

• More about our Cotesbach engine
• Hear Tom firing up the engine
• Photo Gallery (all photos were taken for an interview for BBC Leicester in conjunction with the anniversary of the Battle of Britain last September)