Document Type: Book (Historical Study).

Purpose: Informational.

Authority: Author Expertise.

NB: Inside cover are three articles from 1981, 1996 and 1999 about Frank Whittle. Materials moved to folder in series 7 Subseries B (ID #20123036.01)

Scope: Semi-autobiography of Sir Frank Whittle.

Preface: "This is the human and dramatic story of a very great Englishman.By creating and giving birth to the turbojet, Sir Frank Whittle became one of the greatest inventors of all time, and his name is immortalised" in the annals of aviation technology. His superhuman fight to establish and develop his project is the theme of this book, which is the result of long research and collaboration with the inventor.

Working with a genius is a privilege and an unforgettable experience for any writer. Sir Frank's unfailing good humour and his willingness to discuss his traumatic life in the most intimate detail reveals the strength of his character and his moral courage. His words are quoted throughout, whenever possible. Thus, this is his story in association with him."

Contents (from the Table of Contents):

Chapters: Chapter 1 Humble Beginnings Chapter 2 RAF Cranwell 1923-1926 Chapter 3 Pilot and Prodigy Chapter 4 Wittering - A Chain of. Events Chapter 5 Test Pilot and Engineer Chapter 6 The Birth of the Turbojet Chapter 7 The First Test Run Chapter 8 Financial Crisis - The Battle for Survival Chapter 9 The Affair of Vortex Blading Chapter 10 The Birth of the Meteor Chapter 11 More Trouble and Further Expansion Chapter 12 The First Flight - 15 May 1941 Chapter 13 The Bandwagon Chapter 14 Visit to America Chapter 15 The Government Company Chapter 16 Sir Frank Whittle, OM, KBE, CB Appendix 1 Technical Appendix 1 Technical Appendix 2 Technical Appendix 3 Technical Appendix 4 Technical Appendix 5 Technical Appendix 6 Bibliography Index