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Sir Frank Whittle died on August 9, 1996 at the age of 89.
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How old is Sir Frank Whittle?
Sir Frank Whittle was born on June 1, 1907 and died on August 9, 1996. Sir Frank Whittle would have been 89 years old at the time of death or 108 years old today.
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Sir Frank Renouf died on September 13, 1998 at the age of 80.
How old is Sir Frank Renouf?
Sir Frank Renouf was born on July 31, 1918 and died on September 13, 1998. Sir Frank Renouf would have been 80 years old at the time of death or 96 years old today.
Who invented jet engine?
Sir Franklin WhittleSir Frank Whittle was born June 1,1907 in Earlsdon, Coventry, England. His wife's name was Dorothy Lee. They had 2 sons. His nationality was britsh. He had a military career that was from 1923-1948. He was an air commadore for World War 2. Sir Frannk Whittle Died August 9, 1996, he was 89 years old. He died from lung cancer. Sir Frank Whittle worked very hard to finish the invention of the jet engine. In order to work 16 hour days he sniffed benzedrine duroing the day and then took tranquillizers and sleeping pills at night to offset the effects and allow him to sleep. Over this time period he became irretable and developed an "explosive" temper. He suffered from stress related aliments such as eczema and heart palapitations while his weight dropped to nine stone 126 pounds.Dr. Hans von Ohain and Sir Frank Whittle are both recognized as being the co-inventors of the jet engine. Each worked separately and knew nothing of the other's work. Hans von Ohain is considered the designer of the first operational turbojet engine. Frank Whittle was the first to register a patent for the turbojet engine in 1930. Hans von Ohain was granted a patent for his turbojet engine in 1936. However, Hans von Ohain's jet was the first to fly in 1939. Frank Whittle's jet first flew in in 1941.
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Sir Frank Williams was born April 16, 1942 so 2007-1942= 65 years young. Hope This Helps.
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