Frank Whittle

What was one of Sir Frank Whittle's pastimes that showed his enthusiasm for flying?

• Building model ships

• Making model planes

• Collecting stamps

• Playing sports

Why was Frank initially turned down by the RAF?

• He did not pass the written exam

• He was considered too lazy

• He was found to be too small for his age

• He failed the physical

What did Frank do after being rejected by the RAF for the second time? He decided to... give up/dance/reapply

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At what age did Frank start his apprenticeship at Cranwell?

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What type of engine did Whittle work on that would allow planes to reach very high speeds and altitudes?

What was going on in the wider world when the W1 engine was being built and tested?

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The Battle of Britain

• The Korean War

When was the aircraft's first historic flight?

• 15th May 1940

• 15th May 1941

• 10th May 1941

Who flew the aircraft on its first flight?

• Gerry Sayer

• Dr. Ernst Heinkel

• Hans von Ohain

• The German Air Ministry

What honour was Frank Whittle awarded in the 1944 New Year honours?

• OBE

• CBE

• MBE

• Knighthood

What was the name of the aircraft that Frank used to add his engine to?

• Javelin

• Gloster E28/39

• Meteor

• Pioneer

• Buckholt