Sir Frank Whittle at his desk at the Ministry of Aircraft Production.
| Born |
| 1st June 1907, Earlsden, Coventry |
| Died |
| 9th August 1996, |
| Cause of Death |
| Lung cancer |
| Resting Place |
| Cranwell, UK |
| Nationality |
| British |
| Education |
| Peterhouse, University of Cambridge |
| Occupation |
| RAF officer |
| Employer |
| Royal Air Force |
| Known For |
| Development of the jet engine |
Frank Whittle Memorial in Rugby, photo by Annette Rand 
Frank Whittle Memorial in Lutterworth, photo by Mat Falcione
