1907: Birth
- Frank Whittle was born on June 1, 1907, in Coventry, England.
1923: Entry into Royal Air Force
- Whittle joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) as an apprentice at 16.
1926: Graduation from RAF College
- He completed his training and graduated from the RAF College Cranwell in 1926.
1928: Concept of Jet Propulsion
- While stationed in India, Whittle began developing the idea of using a gas turbine for aircraft propulsion.
1930: Submission of Patent
- Whittle filed his first patent for a turbojet engine in January 1930.
1936: Formation of Power Jets Ltd.
- Whittle co-founded Power Jets Ltd., a company dedicated to developing jet engines.
1937: Successful Ground Testing
- The first successful ground testing of Whittle's jet engine occurred on April 12, 1937.
1941: First Flight of a Jet Aircraft
- On May 15, 1941, the Gloster E.28/39, powered by Whittle's jet engine, made its first flight at RAF Cranwell.
1944: Introduction of Jet Fighter Aircraft
- The Gloster Meteor, the world's first operational jet fighter aircraft, entered service with the RAF in July 1944.
1945: End of World War II
- Whittle's jet engine technology had a significant impact on the British aircraft industry during World War II.
1948: Knighthood
- Whittle was knighted for his contributions to aviation technology.
1976: Death
- Frank Whittle passed away on August 9, 1976, in Maryland, United States.
Throughout his career, Whittle received numerous awards and recognition for his pioneering work in jet propulsion and his lasting contributions to the field of aviation.