Wonderful at evoking Whittle's extraordinary creative ideas, his mathematical ability, his charm, the support he received, his lack of political nous, as well as the sometimes appalling treatment he received -- David Edgerton, TLS A fascinating account * Aeroplane Monthly * A long overdue corrective account of an extraordinary man -- James Hamilton-Paterson Casts new light on the intense, heroic character of Frank Whittle and his revolutionary invention -- Leo McKinstry There's much to ponder in this biography of a stoic and overlooked British hero * Choice Magazine * A fine, deeply researched book... [ It] does great credit to a true aviation pioneer' * Military History * The author has done a first rate job in illuminating the struggles of this engineering icon in such a gripping manner. That he has made such good use of Whittle's notes and diaries is evident and adds so much to the book. As such, I expect it will become an historical document of some importance... This book is highly commended to all those with an interest in aviation, be they aircraft or engineering enthusiasts' * Pennant * An important and stimulating addition to the literature and highly recommended -- The Aviation Historian [ A] thorough dissection of the evolution of the jet engine. Campbell-Smith has climbed every mountain of paper records unearthing the numerous political and technical hurdles from primary sources... I recommend this mighty tome unreservedly * Journal of Aeronautical History *
