Whittle: The Jet Pioneer (2010)
It was a race against time and the Nazis
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.
Director: Nicholas Jones
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: August 10, 2010
Cast
- Dave Austin - Narrator
- Hans von Ohain - Himself
- Sir Frank Whittle - Himself
Screenplay
Production: Quanta
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nicholas Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Whittle: The Jet Pioneer stars Dave Austin, Hans von Ohain, Sir Frank Whittle.
- How long is Whittle: The Jet Pioneer?
- Whittle: The Jet Pioneer has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Whittle: The Jet Pioneer?
- Whittle: The Jet Pioneer is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Whittle: The Jet Pioneer produced?
- Whittle: The Jet Pioneer was produced in United Kingdom.