Sir FRANK WHITTLE

DECEMBER    ~    *SIGNATURE OF THE MONTH*

There are some aviation signatures that are very sought after by collectors
from all over the world, from pioneer pilots and designers to aces and astronauts. 

Therefore, each calendar month, Spitfire Books is offering an interesting signature for sale
and invites collectors to submit a ‘best offer’ during the month by email or telephone

Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle OM KBE CB

One of the most famous and influential engineers in aviation history being the inventor of the jet engine. 

This is period publicity photograph signed in the 1950s when Whittle was a Group Captain and showing him using a slide rule (remember those!!). This photo came from the collection of  a member of his team at the time.

 A really nice, scarce signed photo measuring 16 x 12 cm in VG condition