32 min
They Gave Him a Tent Inside Skunk Works
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- Technology
In 1943, the Germans were already using jet technology in combat. The United States military leadership was frantic for a jet fighter of their own to counter the new threat. An idea for a secret organization hidden within a large aeronautics company begins to take shape and at the root of this idea is a young American engineer.
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Produced by Theresa Hoey & Claire Whitfield
Artwork by Becca Smith
In 1943, the Germans were already using jet technology in combat. The United States military leadership was frantic for a jet fighter of their own to counter the new threat. An idea for a secret organization hidden within a large aeronautics company begins to take shape and at the root of this idea is a young American engineer.
For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworks
Email us at insideskunkworks.lm@lmco.com
Produced by Theresa Hoey & Claire Whitfield
Artwork by Becca Smith
32 min