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CELEBRATING AIR SHOWS

LITTLE KNOWN AVIATION HERO

Celebrated for inventing over twenty space-age aircra", Ke#y Johnsons legacy looms large. A true story of

the American Dream, Clarence Ke#y Johnson rose$om rags to riches purely on inte#igence, ingenuity,and vision.

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Kelly Johnson is my all-time aviation hero, said speaker, 2Lt. Todd Bachmann in his presentation atthe June Squadron meeting. Johnson, a Lockheed aviation legend, won nearly 50 honors and awardsfrom 1932 to 1984. In WWII, he helped Lockheed to design Americas first 400 mph airplane, the P-38.He served the company as flight test engineer, stress analyst, aerodynamicist, weight engineer, and in

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Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Broomfield, Colorado Volume 2, No. 6, June/July, 2008

Airwaves is the monthly newsletter of Jeffco Squadron, Civil Air Patrol. See http://cowg.cap.gov/jeffco or contactMaj. Bob Smith at 303.246.7633.

1938 he became ChiefResearch Engineer. In 1956,he became the CorporateVice President for Research,

and in 1958 he became VicePresident for AdvancedDevelopment Projects withSkunk Works,an organizationhe designed to work outsidethe usual rules for unusualresults. His talent, diligence,and leadership won him aseat on the Board ofDirectors in 1964 and SeniorVice President of Lockheedi n 1 9 6 9 . E v e n a f t e rretirement he continued toserve as a consultant, and inJune of 1983 the researchfacility was renamed KellyJohnson Research Continued on p.8
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IN YOUR DREAMS! With 2Lt. Dick Revette

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2Lt. DICK REVETTE TALKS ABOUT THE OLD DAYS WHEN HE WORKED AROUNDTHE MOST AMAZING AIRCRAFT AT WORK EVERY DAY.

Scores of significant aircra" havebeen produced in the 100 years of flight, fo#owing the achievements ofthe Wright brothers, which wecelebrate each December.The Boeing 707, the F-86 Sabre Jet,and the P-51 Mustang are among theimportant machines that have flownour skies.

But the SR- 71, also known as theBlackbird, or Habu, stands alone as a significant contributor to Cold Warvictory. Only 93 USAF pilots ever steered the "sled, known as thefastest plane ever. Internet

Dick reflects that in the first 100 years of manned flight,no aircraft was more remarkable than the SR-71. Dick, who was a photo tech at Lockheed in the 1960s and1970s, got to see this amazing aircraft, an advanced, long-range, Mach 3 strategic reconnaissance aircraft, every day.Its my favorite aircraft ever, he says.

In April 1986, following an attack on American soldiers in aBerlin disco, President Reagan ordered the bombing ofMuammar Qaddafi's terrorist camps in Libya. A newer,faster spy plane had to be developed. The sleek airplane,

that was manned by a pilot and a camera man who worespace suits, could fly high enough to enter outer space.However, the problem was how to get it back to earth.

It could also outfly missiles aimed at it. Special tools andmaterials were needed to build the plane, and special fuelshad to be developed because its speed created intensiveheat. It was said that when it came back from a mission, ittook an hour for the metal to cool enou h to touch it.

In 1990, around the time it was retired for the first time, it flew to Paris to be shown at an airshow. Enroute it broke the record for flight time from New York to Paris substantially. Calledout of mothballs in 1993, it retired again in 1998. For more views of this incredible aircraft

please, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SR-71_Blackbird.

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AWARDS

FRANK GOSEED HULT

DENNIS KILPATRICKRAY PACHECOLOUIS PERLEYJASON REWTRICIA SARGENTRANDY SETTERGRINROBERT SCHMIDBRIDGET SKJORDAHL

Raymond Pacheco was promoted to 2Lt.

1Lt. Robert Schmid earned a Find ribbon.

Col. Hap Burnham: Completed the NationalCheck Pilot Standardization Course,NCPSC, which he takes yearly.

Capt. Sam Houstons Garber Award waspresented at the State Conference, which hewas unable to attend.

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BIRTHDAYS

ARIF GEZALOVSAM HOUSTONBILL NETTLE LADSWASTI PANIGRAJOMARTIN SKJORDAH

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BACHMAN SHOWS JOHNSONS DESIGN

VERSATILITY See story, page 1

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Revette

Lt. Jennifer Kauffman enjoyed a warm sendff to duties overseas as CC Maj. Bob Smith athe June squadron meeting presented her with

a huge cake decorated to look like camouflageut of respect for her service as a SSgt with the

Wyoming Air National Guard.

A note from Jennifer tells of her duty there andhe humble feelings that overcome her whenhe attends Fallen Comrades Ceremonies.

All the U.S. and coalition forces line up alonghe roadside on the base and trucks carrying theoffins drive down the middle of the road whileroops salute the flag-draped coffins, she wrote.The coffins are then loaded onto an aircraft andhe fallen soldiers are flown back to the U.S.

Within the first twenty days of duty Jennifer haswitnessed three such ceremonies.

ennifer stays busy working twelve hour shiftseven days a week working for six squadrons.

She keeps up with CAP Jeffco Senior Squadronvents on the Internet when she is not studyingor her college class or working out to stay fit.

NOTES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST

GET INVOLVED AND JOIN THE FUN!

Every activity in Civil Air Patrol requires teameffort. One important aspect of volunteering isbeing involved. Getting to know others makeshe team effort more enjoyable and makes the

activity run smoothly.

Our CC, Maj.Bob Smith, wants every positiono be three deep, that is three people can step

up to serve at each of the positions sonecessary to fulfill a SAREX or a REDCAP.This column is designed to:

acquaint you with other leaders whopresently serve the squadron, and

spark your own willingness to serve in anarea of your interest and/or expertise.

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1Lt. Jennifer Kauffman


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WE COULDNT MISS THAT OPEN HOUSE! RMMAS STELLAR PROMO

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN METRO OPEN HOUSE

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Photos by 2Lt P.D. Sargent

Crowds thronged aroununusual aircraft, food kiosksamusement attractions, anorganizations that contributto safety and search anrescue efforts. Warbird ride

thrilled aviation enthusiasts.

Dogs, great and smalsought shade under friendly wing, grandmas heltheir precious charges, anfolks brought their elderlparents out for a stroaround the aviation festival.

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FUN

FASCINATION


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CAP is ready to help. Whether bumps, scrapes, or a little too muchheat, experienced volunteers like Maj. Dale Short, minister toemergencies with tender loving care. Dale is a field rescue expert.

Planning, and puttingthe right people togethermake for a successfulevent. 2 Lt. BridgetSkjordahl planned thesquadrons kiosk at thisyear s Open Housesponsored by RockyMountain Metro Airport.

Rescue support such as

fi r e fi g h t e r s a n demergency med ica ltechnicians gave ridesto kids in their jauntycarts and showed folksthe fire engine andambulance equipment.

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This MonthsContributors

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Airwaves Editor and PAOTeam Leader, she is responsible forthe design and format of thenewsletter.

For corrections, comments, orsuggestions, call 303.216.1931 orwrite: [email protected].

2LT. TRICIA SARGENT

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One weekend in August CAP plane wash and familyday BBQ. Watch for details.

August 22-24 USAF guided Colo/Wyo combined

training exercise designed to introduce members of different wings to a mission environment to see how well we work together. Contact Maj Bob Smith if you are able to stay overnight so he can arrange billeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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and Development Center, Lockheed-California Companyin honor of his 50 years service to Lockheed.

Johnsons Internet biography states, Johnson played aleading role in the design of 40 world-renowned aircraft. Ofthese, more than half were of his original design including

the F-80, Americas first production jet, the double-sonicF-104 Starfighter, the high altitude U-2, the spectacular2,000 mph YF-12A, and the SR-71, which is featured onpage 2.

Members asked Todd for more information aboutLockheeds Skunkworks that produced the SR-71. To orderthe book, please see http://www.amazon.com/Skunk-Works-Personal-Memoir-Lockheed/dp/0316743003/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1213936747&sr=8-1

Todd has said, Amazon readers give the book 4.75 stars.For $10 you get a page-turner with insight into KellyJohnson, the difficulty of making those remarkable aircraft,and what went on behind closed doors during the cold war.Its a popular book, said Todd. I've seen it at Borders aswell.

Lt.Colonel Dick Sargent remarked Of all theoutstanding programs AE Officer Bachmann has producedfor the squadron this year, his own presentation was thebest. Please see photo, p.4

Dick sent information aboutthe development of the SR-71which he saw when he workedfor Lockheed as a f i lmtechnician for the firm. Dickfrequently contributes photostoAirwaves.

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