Ben Rich: The Father of Stealth
Ben Rich was one of the greatest aircraft designers of his generation. During the Cold War, he designed some of the world's greatest designers, succeeding the infamous Kelly Johnson as head of Lockheed's Skunk Works.
Due to his contributions, mostly to stealth aircraft, he is commonly referred to as the "Father of Stealth". Without him, there would arguably be no F-117, SR-71 or even the F-22!
He is arguably the most important aircraft designer that you've never heard of!
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Before Lockheed
Benjamin Robert Rich was born in Manila, Philippines on June 18 1925. He was the eldest of five children born to British-born lumber mill superintendent Isidore Rich and his wife Annie.
Isidore Rich had moved to Manila dur...