Honeywell Explorer Lecture: The Kelly Johnson Story with Bob Bogash

Time: Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Event Type: Public Program

Location: William M. Allen Theater

This Museum of Flight Honeywell Explorer Lecture features retired Boeing Company engineer Bob Bogash presenting the story of Kelly Johnson, one of the most influential aeronautical engineers in aviation history. The program profiles the Lockheed manager and engineer who was involved in the design of dozens of important aircraft included the Model 10 Electra, P-38 Lightning, P-80 Shooting Star, F-104 Starfighter, SR-71 Blackbird and the Constellation airliner. Johnson was also instrumental in the operation of Lockheed's legendary division of advanced projects -- the so-called Skunkworks -- where he helped develop the U-2 and Blackbird spy planes.

Program is Free with Museum Admission or Membership.