Yep, the 1954 article is a good overview of the development of R-R engines. A more specific article on the development of the Merlin can be found here:
http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.o...in-lovesey.pdf
and more general pages on 100 octane
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchi...0octane%20fuel
and the Blenheim
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchi...0octane%20fuel
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