In the early stages of Rolls Royce development of Aero Engines, Rolls Royce was naming their piston engines after "Birds of Prey," such as Condor, Eagle, Hawk and Kestrel. Rolls Royce produced more than 60% of British built airplane engines used in World War I.
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