Kelly Johnson explains a modified two-seater A-12. In 1966 the aircraft and drone were redesignated M-21 and D-21
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Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star. One Of Kelly Johnson/Skunk Works Aircraft. Photo taken during the Korean War (circa 1951). The main opponent of the P-80 was the MiG 15, and interestingly both of them had the same turbojet engine, both derived from Frank Whittle's invention. Frank Whittle was sent...