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How One “Rejected” U.S. Engineer Created the Plane the Luftwaffe Couldn’t Defeat

Summary by World War Wings
In the years before the Second World War, one young engineer faced skepticism from military officials yet went on to create one of the most effective combat aircraft in history. His work marked the shift from conventional designs to machines built for performance, range, and surprise. This is the story of Clarence “Kelly” Johnson and how his design helped change the air war during that conflict. Early Struggles and Breakthroughs Clarence Leon “K…
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World War Wings broke the news in on Monday, October 27, 2025.
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