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Clarence Leonard " Kelly " Johnson (February 27, 1910 – December 21, 1990) was an American aeronautical and systems engineer. He is recognized for his contributions to a series of important aircraft designs, most notably the Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 Blackbird. Besides the first production aircraft to exceed Mach 3, he also produced the first ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Kelly Johnson, the legendary engineer who designed the P-38, P-80, Constellation, U-2 and SR-71. He was known for his speed, precision, loyalty and KISS philosophy.
Sep 20, 2021 · Learn about Kelly Johnson, the genius behind some of the most famous aircrafts in history, such as the P-38 Lightning, the U-2, and the SR-71 Blackbird. Discover his early passion, education, achievements, and legacy at Lockheed.
Sep 7, 2022 · An historical documentary about Kelly Johnson and Skunk Works, a division of Lockheed and the makers of many American iconic aircraft, such as the SR-71 Blac...
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Jan 25, 2018 · Learn about Kelly Johnson, the engineer who created the P-38, Electra, Hudson and other innovative airplanes for Lockheed. Discover how he worked with Hall Hibbard, his boss and mentor, and how he overcame challenges and deadlines with his hands-on approach and temperament.
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Kelly Johnson was a highly innovative American aeronautical engineer and designer. Johnson received his B.S. (1932) and M.S. (1933) degrees from the University of Michigan before beginning his career with the Lockheed Corporation in 1933.
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May 31, 2015 · Clarence “Kelly” Johnson is the Babe Ruth of aerospace design. Aircraft programs under Johnson were so cutting edge and historically influential, and his cult of personality and management ...
