Jet: The Story of a Pioneer

The remarkable story of the early days of jet development as told by the 'father of the jet engine', Frank Whittle.

For aviation enthusiasts and readers of Ian Mackersey, Duncan Campbell-Smith and Graham Hoyland.

On the evening of 15th May 1941, a small group gathered at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire to watch as the Gloster-Whittle E.28/39 made its maiden flight - Britain's first jet-engined aeroplane.

This book chronicles the story behind that historic event. Sir Frank Whittle, who eleven year...