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Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)

Irena Sedlecká (1928–2020)

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)
Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)
Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)
Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)
Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)
Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)
Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)
Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers

London

Title

Sir Frank Whittle (1907–1996)

Date

1987

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 50 x W 24 x D 23 cm

Accession number

POR/38

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

right shoulder: SEDLECKA 87

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Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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Irena Sedlecká

1928–2020

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