But as Frank Whittle's invention took to the skies it prompted a flurry of questions within the British establishment. Had the project been neglected - and was its emergence too late to change the ...

I've been asked to tell you the story of jet propulsion, from the time 20 years ago when it was just an idea for making aeroplanes fly higher and faster, right up to the present. It's a long story ...

Gloucester mayor Lorraine Campbell, will be visiting Lutterworth to look at jet engine inventor Sir Frank Whittle’s ...

It was signed by Frank Whittle, the test pilot and members of Power Jets Development Team. An undoubtedly unique object at the dawn of modern aviation history, which saw a revolution in ...

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Visitors to the Midland Air Museum say the attraction gets better with each visit. Several visitors had returned to see what ...

First James Clayton lecture (Institution of Mechanical Engineers premier award of its type) is authorised by Council. Frank Whittle presents ‘The early history of the Whittle gas turbine’ to a packed ...

Google The three-star hotel on Brownsover Lane was once the residence of jet engine inventor Sir Frank Whittle The Grade II listed venue, once home to jet engine inventor Sir Frank Whittle ...

The Sir Frank Whittle Hall Concert Series has a new date for your diary in 2024! Featuring the wonderful music of the Band of the Royal Air Force College, our Festive Concert will be held at St ...

Whats New? includes a second century Roman stone discovered in Houlton, a WW2 uniform worn by a local member of the Womens ...

Usual slow traffic on A61 Alfreton Road and Sir Frank Whittle Road Northbound before A38 / B6179 Alfreton Road (Little Eaton Island). Travel time is ten minutes.