In what year did Whittle retire from the RAF?
1946
1950
1948
1952
Answer
In 1948, Frank Whittle retired from the Royal Air Force (RAF) after a distinguished career spanning over two decades. He is widely regarded as the father of the jet engine, having played a pioneering role in developing and introducing this revolutionary technology to aviation. His unwavering dedication and expertise left an indelible mark on the aviation industry, forever transforming air travel and military aviation.
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