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what plane did skunk work and kelly jonhson build?

Cool question actually!

Take a look at the article Popular Mechanics wrote on Skunk Works and Kelly Johnson

http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/air_space/1280596.html?page=1

It's a long article but worth it. It has a detailed look at both Johnson and his pioneering aviation work. It was published in the Sept. 1999 issue.

His newest design, the twin-tailed, 400-mph P-38 Lightning, was the most maneuverable fighter-and arguably the most beautiful airplane-in the Allied force I think the question should read planes plural. Skunk Works developed a lot of aircraft, from prop plans to jets and spyplanes, including the U2 and SR-71.

There is even a great explanation as to how the company got it's name:

The stench from a nearby plastic factory that wafted into the tent was so vile one of the engineers began answering the phone "skonk works," after the backwoods still in the then popular L'il Abner comic strip. Have fun with the article. It's well worth the read and chock a block full of details.

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