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Sir Frank Whittle: Jet Pioneer

BBC One
on BBC One London

On 15 May 1941 a diminutive experimental aircraft took off from Cranwell. It was known as the E28/39, and was the first British jet. The engine was the result of years of work by a dedicated RAF officer - Wg Cdr Frank Whittle - the man who invented the jet. Commentary by RAYMOND BAXTER
Producer BRIAN JORNSON

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Commentary By:
Raymond Baxter
Producer:
Brian Jornson
Source: Radio Times

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