What is recorded here
This white commemorative plaque records: This plaque commemorates early development work on the Whittle Gas Turbine Engine carried out on this site from 1941 by Rover, Lucas and later by Rolls Royce
The Whittle Gas Turbine Engine, developed here from 1941, revolutionized aviation by introducing reliable jet propulsion, significantly increasing aircraft speed and performance.
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