Ian Whittle

James Dyson, the innovative mind behind the bagless vacuum cleaner, shares his admiration for aviation pioneer Frank Whittle, whose turbojet engine revolutionized flight. Joined by Ian Whittle, Frank's son and a former pilot, they dive into Frank's childhood fascination with aircraft and the challenges he faced in bringing his groundbreaking ideas to life. They also discuss the legacy of Whittle's inventions and how they transformed air travel and warfare, highlighting the intersection of innovation and perseverance in engineering history.