As per our current Database, Frank Whittle has been died on Aug 9, 1996 (age 89).
When Frank Whittle die, Frank Whittle was 89 years old.
| Popular As | Frank Whittle |
| Occupation | |
| Age | 89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | June 1, 1907 (England) |
| Birthday | June 1 |
| Town/City | England |
| Nationality | England |
Frank Whittle’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Frank Whittle was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Pilot and aviation Engineer who is best known for inventing the jet engine. He was a British Royal Air Force Engineer air officer and he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire after he retired in 1948.
He was rejected from the RAF twice due to his short height, but was provisionally accepted his third time.
While in the RAF he wrote a thesis suggesting the benefits to jet engine FLIGHT, and was soon given the financial support to begin building a prototype engine.
His father was a mechanic, which formed the foundation of his famous accomplishment.
At the same time he was working on his jet designs, Germany's Erich Warsitz was testing out their own versions.
