Frank Whittle (Icon Science): The Invention of the Jet

(Part of the Icon Science Series)

by Andrew Nahum

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The story of the jet engine has everything: genius, tragedy, heroism, a world war, the individual vs. the state, and an idea that would change the world.

Frank Whittle always maintained that he was held back by a lack of government support. At the very moment in 1943 when his invention was unveiled to the world, his company, Power Jets, was forcibly nationalised.

Yet Whittle's brilliance, charm and charisma helped him recruit major...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:178578241X

ISBN13:9781785782411

Release Date:October 2017

Publisher:Icon Books

Length:192 Pages

Weight:0.45 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Engineering History Technology Transportation

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