Inventing the jet engine.
Frank Whittle's father was Moses Whittle, a mechanical engineer and inventor. Moses Whittle had a significant influence on Frank's interest in engineering and aviation.
Frank Whittle invented the jet engine in the Gloster E28/39 during WW2, although the Germans were the first to fly Jets in the war, the Messerschitt Me 262.
Frank Whittle was born on June 1, 1907.
Frank Whittle was born on June 1, 1907.
Aviation pioneer Sir Frank Whittle was the son of Moses Whittle and his wife Sara Alice Garlick.
Sir Frank Whittle was born on June 1, 1907.
Sir Frank Whittle Medal was created in 2001.
Sir Frank Whittle was born on June 1, 1907.
Yes, Frank Whittle had one older brother named R.J.G. Whittle.
Sir Frank Whittle died on August 9, 1996 at the age of 89.
Sir Frank Whittle died on August 9, 1996 at the age of 89.
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