The first turbjet engine in 1930. This developed into jet engines for aircraft.
Aviation pioneer Sir Frank Whittle was the son of Moses Whittle and his wife Sara Alice Garlick.
Sir Frank Whittle was born on June 1, 1907.
Sir Frank Whittle was born on June 1, 1907 and died on August 9, 1996. Sir Frank Whittle would have been 89 years old at the time of death or 104 years old today.