75 years of the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works

The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works was founded in 1943 to develop a jet-powered high-altitude interceptor for the USAAF. It has since been at the forefront of technological development in aviation, designing aircraft such as the XP-80, U-2, SR-71, F-117, F-22, and F-35. 75 Years of the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works takes us through the history of this legendary facility, illustrated with over a thousand photographs and drawings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, founded in the summer of 1943, is a legendary facility that has been at the forefront of technological development in the world of aviation for 75 years. The Skunk Works team has designed aircraft that are the pinnacle of innovation and performance, from the XP-80 Shooting Star to the U-2, SR-71, F-117, F-22, and now the F-35. This pictorial journey takes the reader from the very beginning of the Skunk Works' first project, XP-80 Shooting Star, and follows the program through prototype build-up, first flight, and, if they reached the frontline, operational service.

The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works was founded in the summer of 1943 to develop a jet-powered high-altitude interceptor for the USAAF. Since then, it has been at the forefront of technological development in the world of aviation. The Skunk Works team has designed aircraft that are the pinnacle of innovation and performance, from the XP-80 to the U-2, SR-71, F-117, F-22, and now the F-35.

The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works 75th anniversary book takes us through the history of this legendary facility from its foundation at the height of World War II under the talented engineer, Clarence "Kelly" Johnson, through to the present day. Illustrated with over a thousand photographs and drawings, it details the 46 unclassified programs developed by the Skunk Works, following them through prototype build-up, first flight, and, if they reached the frontline, operational service.

The Skunk Works team has a long history of developing innovative aircraft that have changed the course of history. From the XP-80 Shooting Star, which was the first jet-powered aircraft to fly, to the SR-71 Blackbird, which was the first stealth aircraft, the Skunk Works has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in aviation.

The F-35 Lightning II, the latest aircraft developed by the Skunk Works, is a prime example of this. The F-35 is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, with advanced sensors, weapons, and avionics systems. It is designed to be a versatile aircraft that can be used for a variety of missions, from air-to-air combat to ground-attack operations.

The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is a symbol of American innovation and ingenuity. It has a long history of developing aircraft that have helped to protect the United States and its allies from threats around the world. The Skunk Works team is dedicated to continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible in aviation and to developing aircraft that will help to secure the future of the United States and its allies.

In conclusion, the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works 75th anniversary book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of aviation or in the innovative technologies that have helped to shape the world. The Skunk Works team has a long history of developing aircraft that are the pinnacle of innovation and performance, and the F-35 Lightning II is a prime example of this. The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is a symbol of American innovation and ingenuity, and it is dedicated to continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible in aviation and to developing aircraft that will help to secure the future of the United States and its allies.

Weight: 2428g
Dimension: 249 x 306 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472846471