In 1929 British pilot Frank Whittle proposed a new method of propulsion for a plane that could cover long distances at great speed. He struggled to secure financial backing - yet, as Jeremy Clarkson reveals, the jet engine has had a profound impact on the way we travel. |
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Title: | The Jet | |
Air Date: | January 29, 2004 | |
Runtime: | 60 min | |
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