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Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle, KBE, was [[Royal Air Force]] engineer who is credited as the [[inventor]] of the [[jet engine]] which he patented in 1930.

Air Commodore Sir '''Frank Whittle''', KBE, was [[Royal Air Force]] engineer who is credited as the [[inventor]] of the [[jet engine]] which he patented in 1930.

The idea was initially rejected by the air ministry but undaunted he pressed ahead with developing his invention by forming his own company powerjets Ltd. Throughout the 1930s, the company soldered on despite severe financial difficulties. In 1935, Whittle could not even afford to pay the renewal fee of £5 for his patent.

The idea was initially rejected by the air ministry but undaunted he pressed ahead with developing his invention by forming his own company powerjets Ltd. Throughout the 1930s, the company soldered on despite severe financial difficulties. In 1935, Whittle could not even afford to pay the renewal fee of £5 for his patent.

Two years later, the Gloster Meteor, the RAF's first jet fighter made it's maiden flight.

Two years later, the Gloster Meteor, the RAF's first jet fighter made it's maiden flight.