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Genesis of the Jet: Frank Whittle and the Invention of the Jet Engine [Paperback]

John Golley (Author), Bill Gunston OBE (Author), Bill Gunston (Editor)
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Publication Date: 13 Aug 1996 | ISBN-10: 185310860X | ISBN-13: 978-1853108600 | Edition: New edition
This is the story of a genius throttled by British government bureaucracy. On 12 April 1937, Whittle became the first person to successfully start and run a turbojet engine, yet his company was nationalised and he was banned from engine production.

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  • Paperback: 332 pages
  • Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd; New edition edition (13 Aug 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 185310860X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1853108600
  • Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 20 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 346,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comments regarding views of Hilton Kyle, Bristol, UK. 17 April 2002
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...I found the account given by Frank Whittle very interesting and just shows what he was up against with the British establishment. I thought the book was of sufficient detail technically, whilst giving an insight into the struggles that went on with British industry and the government. I did not find the book tedious, biased or negative at all, just a true reflection of what went on at the time. Frank Whittle was technically a clever man, who was determined to succeed, despite so many people being against him. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and thought it was a good read. I would recommend the book to anyone interested in Frank Whittle and the history of the development of the gas turbine.
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3.0 out of 5 stars genesis of the jet 9 Jun 2011
By kathleen
A book that is informative and enlightening in content. Not to technical for those like me who are interested in the human interest aspects, not just the specifications of jet engines. My father worked at Power Jets with Frank Whittle and therefore it has given me an insight into his early working life. A good read
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4.0 out of 5 stars Like jet engines? Read this. 1 Dec 2009
By John A. Cole
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If you have any interest in jet engines or have a connection with their devlopment and testing, then this will be a great read. I was lucky to have worked at both the RAE and Pyestock so can relate to the setting of the book. The politics involved should serve as a lesson to modern governments, but I suspect it wont. As usual, the UK leads the way in R&D but falls at the final hurdle and lets someone else develop to full potential. Read the book to find out why and how.
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