a model of Britains first jet aircraft stands as a memorial to Sir Frank Whittle, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England, UK

a model of Britains first jet aircraft stands as a memorial to Sir Frank Whittle, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England, UK Stock Photo
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Graham Oliver / Alamy Stock Photo

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BAHJ6R

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50.7 MB (1.5 MB Compressed download)

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3408 x 5203 px | 28.9 x 44.1 cm | 11.4 x 17.3 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

8 April 2009

Location:

Lutterwoth, Leicestershire, England, UK

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a model of Britains' first jet aircraft, the Gloster E28/39, stands as a memorial to Sir Frank Whittle who developed jet engines in Lutterworth at the beginning of the Second World War. The model stands in the middle of a roundabout to the south of the town.