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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.
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. As head of the “Skunk Works,” Lockheed’s secret development.
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Jan 25, 2018 · Learn how Kelly Johnson designed the P-38, Electra, Hudson and other innovative airplanes for Lockheed, with the help of his mentor Hall Hibbard. Discover his philosophy, temperament and hands-on approach to engineering.
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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 led the Skunk Works division with a fierce and passionate style, and earned countless honors and medals.
Dec 17, 1989 · Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson was an aviation engineer best known for his work on the Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 Blackbird planes.
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Dec 31, 2019 · Clarence Leonard “Kelly” Johnson (February 27, 1910 – December 21, 1990) is one of the most important aircraft design engineers in the history of aviation. was an American aeronautical and...
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