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Ben R. Rich

Behind the Scenes of America's Secret Aerospace Innovations

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Author: Ben R. Rich

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 0

Language: English

Publish Date: 10/01/1994

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: 1: A Promising Start

00:0047:48

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Chapter 2: 2: Engines by GE, Body by Houdini

00:0064:19

Chapter 3: 3: The Silver Bullet

00:0047:13

Chapter 4: 4: Swatting at Mosquitoes

00:0037:34

Chapter 5: 5: How We Skunks Got Our Name

00:0021:02

Chapter 6: 6: Picture Postcards for Ike

00:0038:44

Chapter 7: 7: Overflying Russia

00:0061:36

Chapter 8: 8: Blowing Up Burbank

00:0044:31

Chapter 9: 9: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet

00:0054:55

Chapter 10: 10: Getting Off the Ground

00:0035:18

Chapter 11: 11: Remembering Habu

00:0045:57

Chapter 12: 12: The China Syndrome

00:0017:15

Chapter 13: 13: The Ship That Never Was

00:0019:04

Chapter 14: 14: The Long Goodbye

00:0035:35

Chapter 15: 15: The Two-Billion-Dollar Bomber

00:0028:58

Chapter 16: 16: Drawing the Right Conclusions

00:0051:14

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The summary audiobook of "Skunk Works" by Ben R. Rich is ideal for aviation enthusiasts, aerospace industry professionals, and anyone interested in the history of cutting-edge technology and innovation. It provides insights into the development of groundbreaking aircraft, including the stealth bomber, and highlights the creative problem-solving and leadership strategies employed at Lockheed's Skunk Works. Entrepreneurs, engineers, and students of design and management will also find valuable lessons in teamwork, risk-taking, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

3 quotes from Skunk Works

"The only way to win is to work harder than anyone else."
"If we are ever going to be successful, we have to take risks."
"The worst thing you can do is spend too much time planning. You have to get out there and start doing."

Author : Ben R. Rich

Ben R. Rich was a prominent aerospace engineer and a key figure in the development of advanced military aircraft during his tenure at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division. Born in 1925, Rich played an instrumental role in the design and production of groundbreaking projects, including the U-2 and SR-71 Blackbird, which pushed the boundaries of aviation technology. As the executive vice president and later the director of Skunk Works, Rich was known for his innovative thinking and leadership, fostering a culture of creativity and rapid prototyping. His insights into the engineering and management challenges of developing cutting-edge aircraft are encapsulated in his memoir, "Skunk Works," where he shares stories and lessons from the clandestine world of military aviation. Rich's contributions not only advanced aerospace engineering but also revolutionized the way complex projects were conceived and executed, leaving an enduring legacy in the field.

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