enginehistory.org Aircraft Engine Historical Society Members' Bulletin Board    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Search found 1 match enginehistory.org Forum Index Author Message   Topic: Could Frank Whittle have built a jet engine in 1930? fstarr Replies: 0 Views: 5334 Forum: Authors' Corner   Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 16:48   Subject: Could Frank Whittle have built a jet engine in 1930? The answer to this question is usually "No! Good turbine blade materials had yet to be developed. However, I have recently been evaluating Sir Frank's 1929 proposal for a jet engine "demo ...   Page 1 of 1 All times are GMT - 6 Hours Jump to: Select a forum Help----------------Help With Using This Bulletin BoardHelp with Projects, Research, Finding Information Air Racing----------------Air Racing - General Books and Authors----------------Authors' CornerBook, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference Collections/Restorations----------------Collections/Restorations - General Discussion----------------Non-Technical DiscussionTechnical DiscussionAllison EnginesDB, Junkers, Other German EnginesPratt & Whitney EnginesBritish EnginesWright EnginesWWI EnginesRecip Engines 1920=>Gas Turbines Members Only (Private)----------------Members Discussion (Private)Torque Meter (Private)Announcements (Private)AEHS Newsletter (Private)AEHS Mini-Gigs (Private)In Memoriam Model Engines----------------Model Engine Discussion Wants/For Sale----------------WantsFor Sale  Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group