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Coltrane's Planes and Automobiles

Season 1 Episode 6: The Jet, The Engine That Went on To Shrink The World

Robbie delves into the groundbreaking achievements of Frank Whittle, the pioneering engineer who revolutionized air travel with his pioneering jet engine design.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Imperial Steam Engine

1. Imperial Steam Engine

Aired: Nov 15, 1997

Robbie embarks on an electrifying adventure across Africa, exploring the capt...

Episode 2 The Workhorse Diesel

2. The Workhorse Diesel

Aired: Nov 29, 1997

The next episode highlights the diesel engine's standout qualities, including...

Episode 3 The Exhilarating Supercharger

3. The Exhilarating Supercharger

Aired: Dec 6, 1997

The next episode delves into the transformative journey of the supercharger, ...

Episode 4 The Laid Back V8

4. The Laid Back V8

Aired: Dec 13, 1997

The next episode delves into the V-8 engine's storied past, tracing its evolu...

Episode 5 The Noisy, Smelly Two-Stroke

5. The Noisy, Smelly Two-Stroke

Aired: Nov 22, 1997

Robbie delves into the fascinating world of 2 Stroke engines, exploring their...

Episode 6 The Jet, The Engine That Went on To Shrink The World

6. The Jet, The Engine That Went on To Shrink The World

Aired: Nov 8, 1997

Robbie delves into the groundbreaking achievements of Frank Whittle, the pion...

Main Cast

Robbie ColtranePresenter

Info about Coltrane's Planes and Automobiles

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:History