He later spent some time in charge of aero engine testing on the base before being sent to Cambridge .
Between 1932 and 1933 , Sir Frank Whittle was a student at the RAF technical College on the base .
Frank Whittle later spent some time in charge of aero engine testing on the base before being sent to Cambridge .
Between 1932 and 1933 , Sir Frank Whittle was a student at the RAF technical College on the base .