Joseph Sorota, who died last week in Singer Island, Florida, was a guy few people might recognize when they first hear his name. But Sorota’s role within a secret GE engineering team known as the “Hush-Hush Boys” helped the Allies win World War II.
Covert Engine Legend Joe Sorota Heads West
Key Takeaways:
- Joseph Sorota, a member of GE's secret "Hush-Hush Boys" team, played a crucial role in the Allies' World War II effort through his work on jet engine development.
- The "Hush-Hush Boys" significantly improved Frank Whittle's initial jet engine design by inventing the axial-flow compressor and its stage system, which became a foundational component of nearly all subsequent jet engines.
- Their vital wartime work was conducted in total secrecy at GE's Lynn, Massachusetts, facility, with team members strictly forbidden from discussing the project.
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