«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 As such, I expect it will become an historical document of some importance...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