What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Born here Sir Frank Whittle "Father of the jet engine" 1st June, 1907
Sir Frank Whittle was a Royal Air Force engineer air commander credited with inventing the turbojet engine, fundamentally transforming aviation technology and military strategy during World War II and beyond.
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