The STEM Group presentation in February covered the history of the jet engine from the early days of Frank Whittle’s machine to the development of Rolls Royce’s Ultra Fan, the largest jet engine ever produced. Whittle had many difficulties securing Government funding in the lead-up to WW2 and, although he was eventually able to secure enough to build an engine and fly it, the opportunity to develop a jet fighter in time to participate meaningfully in the war was lost. He played no part in the aircraft industry in later years and emigrated to America where he received many awards for his work.
Here is the link to the Powerpoint presentation. Click on View; Slideshow.
