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Jet propulsion reshapes aviation in wartime era
In detailed field tests Johnston notes the JP engine’s cold weather performance and near silent operation in flight. The article traces JP development from Whittle’s prototype to GE and Bell production, recounting test flights, personnel, and early military use, and posits future roles from strafing craft to executive transports.
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Orville Wright
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Lawrence D. Bell
Bell Aircraft Corp
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