Whittle: The Jet Pioneer
“It was a race against time and the Nazis”
Synopsis
Whittle: The Jet Pioneer reveals the titanic struggle of a young aviator and engineer as the Nazis took Europe into total war. It was a race for air superiority between Germany and the Allies. Ultimately the young inventor became one of the most influential Britons of the 20th century with an invention that changed the face of our planet.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Jones
- Original Title
- Whittle: The Jet Pioneer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Quanta
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Nicholas Jones
Nicholas Jones
Nicholas Jones
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Nicholas Jones
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Nicholas Jones
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Nicholas Jones
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What is Whittle: The Jet Pioneer about?
Whittle: The Jet Pioneer reveals the titanic struggle of a young aviator and engineer as the Nazis took Europe into total war. It was a race for air superiority between Germany and the Allies. Ultimately the young inventor became one of the most influential Britons of the 20th century with an invention that changed the face of our planet.
Who directed Whittle: The Jet Pioneer?
Whittle: The Jet Pioneer was directed by Nicholas Jones.
Who stars in Whittle: The Jet Pioneer?
The principal cast of Whittle: The Jet Pioneer includes Dave Austin, Hans von Ohain, Sir Frank Whittle.
When was Whittle: The Jet Pioneer released and how long is it?
Whittle: The Jet Pioneer was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.