Ben Rich

Ben Rich

Benjamin Robert Rich (June 18, 1925 – January 5, 1995) was the second director of Lockheed's Skunk Works from 1975 to 1991, succeeding its founder, Kelly Johnson. Regarded as the "father of stealth," Ben Rich was responsible for leading the development of the F-117, the first production stealth aircraft. He also worked on the F-104, U-2, SR-71, A-12, and F-22 among others.

Read more about Ben Rich:  Early in Life, Lockheed, The Skunk Works, Awards, Family, Selected Aircraft

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