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S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean explains the Skunk Works method through the development of the F-104 Starfighter. Johnson demanded total control and mi
Josh Dean explains the Skunk Works method through the development of the F-104 Starfighter. Johnson demanded total control and minimal oversight from the Air Force, focusing on speed and climb. His test pilots, including Tony LeVier, formed an intimate, trusted team that operated like "cowboys". (7)1951
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