Engineering
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
The Papers of Geoffrey J. Gollin
These papers fall into three sections. Firstly there are the memoranda, calculations and diagrams relating to work for Frank Whittle. Secondly, there are papers from the experiments carried out on the Shell rocket. Finally, there is the typescript of a lecture by Gollin on the development of the shell rocket.
The Papers of Sir Frank Whittle
The collection held at Churchill Archives Centre includes biographical material; research and development; publications; lectures and broadcasts; vists and conferences; societies and organisations; correspondence and non-textual material.
The Papers of Sir Stanley Hooker
Copies of two papers by Hooker on the historical development of gas turbines and jet propulsion, including a survey of mainly British engines, and also on "The Barnoldswick Saga", on the development of the Whittle jet engine, 1943-46.
The Papers of Sir William Hawthorne
The papers in this collection relate to Sir William's personal life and to his business, research and University interests.
Whittle : file of papers relating to dealings with Frank Whittle's company, Power Jets. BT-H 'Special File no. 14750. Power Jets. Quantity Production'
Letters, blueprints, drawings, orders, memoranda, telegrams.