Frank Whittle Way is a busy road in Derby, named after Sir Frank Whittle. Sir Frank Whittle was an engineer air officer in the Royal Air Force, and has been credited for being solely responsible for the creation of the turbojet engine. The road in Derby was named in his honor because of the great work he did with Rolls Royce. Frank Whittle Way is home to a variety of shops, and is ideally located for visiting the various different attractions in and around Derby. It is an easy and pleasant drive into the wonderfully scenic Peak District. Drive wherever you want to go, in your own time, and at your own relaxing pace with car rental from VIP Cars.