2. The First American Jet Engine
A top-secret group of General Electric engineers built the first American jet engine in 1942. The Bell XP-59A, officially the first American jet plane, took off from Lake Muroc in California on October 1, 1942. If you enjoyed this engine fact or know someone who would, be sure to share it. Coming up next are more awesome engine facts. We saved the best for last so be sure to stick around until the end. Quote of the day: “Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been.” – Albert Einstein”