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Who was the first person to patent the JET ENGINE?

A: F. Whittle

B: C. Lindbergh

C: W. Histell

D: B. Owings

Explanation: British inventor Frank Whittle was the first to patent his design for a jet engine in 1930. Although an engine designed by Dr. Hans Von Ohain was the first to fly in 1939. Whittle's jet engine first flew in 1941.