https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packard_V-1650_Merlin … British Mosquito and Lancaster used the same engine as the P-51 according to this. Interesting.
Wrong. Packard built Merlinhttps://twitter.com/PeterReoch/status/783585822171918337 …
.@GenChuckYeager Ironic that the Mustang only became a successful combat aircraft with a BRITISH engine fitted. 
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@PeterReoch built under licenceThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Dear Sir, Packard build Licensed Merlins. They are/were an RR engine.
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@PeterReoch General Yeager still an Ace with the burns!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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How did the Packard-built Merlins compare with the ones from Rolls-Royce?
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Much better :-) We had the good materials for starters
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Did you fly it? No? So your opinion is not based on any personal experience
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You don't know what you are talking about re the P-51 so don't talk
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Not as much as those who flew them is the point so I suggest you not argue with those who did
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Stop tweeting here- you don't know the facts
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