Frank Whittle quotes

Frank Whittle was an English inventor and Royal Air Force officer, best known for inventing the jet engine. His pioneering work transformed the world of aviation and made high-speed air travel possible. He greatly impacted modern transportation by revolutionizing aircraft propulsion. Here are 4 of his quotes:

A nation's ability to fight a modern war is as good as its technological ability. (Frank Whittle)
I had always realized it was desirable to gear down the jet. View quote
Frank Whittle
Gentlemen, I give you the Whittle engine. View quote
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Well, that's what it was bloody well designed to do, wasn't it? View quote
Frank Whittle