by Bob R.
My first job out of college (I graduated
from UCLA in 1960) was with Lockheed in Burbank, California. As an aero
engineer, I supported the Electra (Model 288) transport's flight test program.
Within about a year, I was "drafted" into Skunk Works, and assigned
to Area 51, flight testing the prototype A-12 and YF-12A Mach 3+ aircraft. The
aircraft broke several world records while flying out of Edwards Air Force Base.
I love to share my wonderful memories! |