The five big inventions of the SR-71
Here is a slice from the excellent Hermeus Podcast, with former Air Force pilot and general Robert Behler. He flew the SR-71 Blackbird, and provides […]
Kelly Johnson
The thorniest problem facing program managers: long lead times
Two of the thorniest problems confronting PMs are: The length of time required to process procurement documents [and]… The length of time required to effect […]
When DoD could move contracts and requirements in just hours
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, […]
Air Force struggles to develop a fighter for over a dozen years, circa 1971
Here is Senator Stuart Symington lambasting the Air Force in December 1971 about their inability to develop new fighter aircraft: I have pictures which prove […]