Frank Whittle
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 Frank Whittle facts

• He is credited with single-handedly inventing the turbojet engine
• A patent was submitted by Maxime Guillaume in 1921 for a similar invention; however, this was technically unfeasible at the time
• Whittle's jet engines were developed some years earlier than those of Germany's Hans von Ohain who was the designer of the first operational turbojet engine
• From an early age, Whittle demonstrated an aptitude for engineering and an interest in flying
• At first he was turned down by the RAF but, determined to join the Royal Air Force, he overcame his physical limitations and was accepted and sent to No
• 2 School of Technical Training to join No 1 Squadron of Cranwell Aircraft Apprentices
• He was taught the theory of aircraft engines and gained practical experience in the engineering workshops
• His academic and practical abilities as an Aircraft Apprentice earned him a place on the officer training course at Cranwell
• He excelled in his studies and became an accomplished pilot
• While writing his thesis there he formulated the fundamental concepts that led to the creation of the turbojet engine, taking out a patent on his design in 1930