The invention of the jet engine was the crowning achievement of engineer Frank Whittle. But the path to glory was littered with countless obstacles — including a number of spectacularly failed experiments. 🎥Survival in the Skies | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

The invention of the jet engine was the crowning achievement of engineer Frank Whittle. But the path to glory was littered with countless obstacles including a number of spectacularly failed experiments. 🎥Survival in the Skies: The Jet Race | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

Today is the anniversary of the RAF's first jet engine, designed and developed by Frank Whittle. In the 80 years since his invention things have come a long way and the jet now propels the majority of the RAF's aircraft. In this Tech Talk from Royal Air Force Cosford we see how the jet engine works, and how the "afterburner" or "reheat" system made famous by various Hollywood movies works. | Royal Air Force

Junkers Ju 287 Junkers Ju 287 was a revolutionary German experimental jet bomber of World War II, famously known as the world’s first multi-engine jet aircraft to feature forward-swept wings. Key Technical Features Forward-Swept Wings: Designed by Hans Wocke to provide exceptional lift at low speeds and high maneuverability, which helped compensate for the slow acceleration of early jet engines during takeoff. "Franken-jet" Construction: To speed up development, the first prototype (Ju 287 V1) w