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Jet Man

The Making and Breaking of Frank Whittle, Genius of the Jet Revolution

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Jet Man

Yazan: Duncan Campbell-Smith
Seslendiren: Roger Davis
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The story of Frank Whittle – RAF pilot, mathematician of genius, inventor of the jet engine and British hero.
In 1929, a twenty-two-year-old maverick named Frank Whittle – a self-taught aeronautical obsessive and risk-takingly brilliant RAF pilot – presented a blueprint for a revolutionary, jet-powered aircraft engine to the Air Ministry. His idea had the potential to change the course of history, but it was summarily rejected.

In this meticulously researched biography, Duncan Campbell-Smith charts Whittle's stoic efforts to build his jet engine in the interwar years, during which he was constantly frustrated to find his ground-breaking project impeded by bureaucratic inertia until the outbreak of war in 1939. Eventual recognition of the importance of his work by the British government came too late for Whittle's invention to play a major part in the Second World War, but after the war his dream of civilian jet powered aircraft was gradually realized – eventually transforming the entire world of air travel.

Gripping in its narrative, authoritative in its technical detail and insightful in its judgements, Jet Man is the definitive telling of the life of an engineering icon and unjustly neglected British hero of the Second World War – and a tantalizing tale of 'what might have been'.

Reviews for Jet Man:

'A very well-written and long overdue corrective account of an extraordinary man' James Hamilton-Paterson

'Highly readable, and based on thorough research, Jet Man casts new light on the intense, heroic character of Frank Whittle and his revolutionary invention. The tale of how he overcame all the obstacles in his path is a gripping one. What also makes Duncan Campbell-Smith's narrative compelling is the way the complex mechanics of jet propulsion are so clearly explained' Leo McKinstry 20th Century Aeronautics & Astronautics Air Forces Armed Forces Astronomy & Space Science Büyük Britanya Historical Military Modern Science Savaş Havacılık Aviation History
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Excellent research weaved with a great sense of the emotions and struggles of the mind of a genius. He knew he was right and could have ended the war so much earlier

If only he had been listened to earlier

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This book tells the tale of a pivotal episode in modern history. Sir Frank's story is a classic tale on how the British Governtment can be screw up a world beaten invention.
expertly narrated even if the American accents are a bit dubious.

A Great Lesson in History.

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This is an extraordinary tale. It is the story of a polymath; extraordinarily gifted in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics, ingenuity; yet allied to the highest test pilots skills. An unusual mix of abilities. Yet when such skills were needed, those in power ignored, belittled or dismissed these jewels.

This well researched book really chronicles the history in fine, and sometimes exhaustive detail. It’s well worth the time if you want to unravel why it took so long to give birth to jet travel. It debunks many myths and secures the chronology. For those though who are less fascinated in British aviation, you may find it long winded though.

Amazing man let down by the system.

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I knew about Whittle but not about how badly he was treated. The MAP treated Barnes Wallis appallingly too. I think 12 hours would have been sufficiently long. The book could have been more concise

Interesting Story

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Fabulous story but dreadful reading…. If it wasn’t for my husband I would never have listened to it…audible is for car journeys soo no choice

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