Lockheed's legendary skunk works From: Plane and Pilot | Date: August 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright Werner Publishing Corporation Aug 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Since 1943, Lockheed's Skunk Works has probably done more to set the pace for advanced aircraft development than any other company

Lockheed's Skunk Works. Even today, some 60 years after it was created, the mention of the name conjures up images of mystery, secrecy and a nearly "black magic" approach to creating some of the world's most exciting and innovative aircraft.

Think about it for a minute. While we're all impressed by the F-117A's stealthy capabilities, what really makes the jet intriguing to an aviation buff is the fact that it flew for nearly six years before we ever knew it ...

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