Sir Frank Whittle
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Sir Frank Whittle
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 15 Apr 2007
This bust is located in the Memorial Garden in Church Street. Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine, was born in Coventry but his company - Power Jets Ltd - was established at Ladywood Works in Lutterworth during the crucial development period, 1938-1945.
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Image Location
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52.455756
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