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F-104

When DoD could move contracts and requirements in just hours

July 14, 2021 Eric Lofgren 1

Kelly [Johnson] loved to tell how a general named Frank Carroll was so enthusiastic hearing Kelly describe the speed and maneuverability of the new P-80, […]

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