An experimental engine created by Air Commodore [Frank Whittle], RAF engineer air officer ... GE started a school for future jet engineers and technicians with the primary lesson being the ...

Sir Frank Whittle was born in 1907 in Coventry and from an early age he was fascinated by aviation. In 1923 he joined the Royal Air Force as a trainee mechanic and in 1926 he attended the RAF ...

Frank Whittle was very much a product of Coventry ... a subject - say mathematics - then nurture it. “The RAF spotted his talent - school didn’t." Nicholas added: “He never gave up - he ...

We've analysed all the government data to bring you the rundown on your local primary schools. Here Sir Frank Whittle Primary School, Narberth Way, Off Woodway Lane, Coventry, CV2 2LH, is put into ...

Sir Frank Whittle is remembered in a school name, two statues and a number ... was born in Coventry on 1 June 1907. He joined the RAF on his third attempt - originally thwarted by his slight ...

But I have yet to hear a squeak about Sir Frank Whittle. To its credit, RAF Cranwell is inviting groups of science pupils from local schools and colleges to join in the festivities over the weekend.

British aviation engineer and legendary pilot Frank Whittle was the main player in the development of the jet engine that was to change the face of 20th century aviation. Written by Nick Smith ...

Sir Frank Whittle was knighted by King George VI in 1948 RAF Cranwell's association with aviation had started in World War One, when it became a Royal Navy flying training base in 1918.

JET engine inventor Sir Frank Whittle, who has died at the age of 89 ... as part his science thesis when he was a young cadet at RAF Cranwell in 1928. But the road to success for this slightly ...

Sir Frank Whittle in 1944 Credit: Geoff Pugh for The Telegraph Whittle patented the idea nonetheless, but because the RAF had not deemed it to be a secret, his patent could be seen by rivals ...

We've analysed all the local government data to bring you the rundown on your local secondary schools. Here Sir Frank Whittle Studio School, Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EW, is put into ...