Jet. Frank Whittle and the Invention of the Jet Engine, 5 Revised edition, Paperback - John Golley

Publisher: Datum Publishing LimitedAuthor(s): John GolleyIllustration(s): Illustrations, mapsNumber of pages: 284Publication date: 2010Dimensions: ...

Reducere. In 12 April 1937 Frank Whittle became the first person to successfully start and run a turbojet engine. In May 1941 the engine took to the air in a...

The biography of Frank Whittle - RAF pilot, mathematician of genius, inventor of the jet engine and British hero.Illustrations: 25 integrated b&w, ...

The biography of Frank Whittle - RAF pilot, mathematician of genius, inventor of the jet engine and British hero.Illustrations: 25 integrated b&w, ...

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For those who wish to broaden their knowledge of jet engine technology and associated subjects. It covers turbojet, turboprop and turbofan designs ...

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A stunning look at the profound impact of the jet plane on the mid-century aesthetic, from Disneyland to Life magazine Vanessa R. Schwartz engaging...

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The longest serving aircraft with the RAF and still operational, this book includes 20 colour profiles and a colour section. The author describes e...