eric, you are right, but that sort of crap appeals to the masses. We history majors know better.
A couple of other things, the Brits invented RADAR
The Merlin engine made a formidable weapon out of the dumpy old P51 Mustang.

I remember years ago, looking out the window of a plane and seeing the prop engines with the RR logo placed where it could be seen by all and thinking, "Nothing to worry about, those blokes can build engines".