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The Story of Lockheed's Skunk Works and Its Aircraft

LeadDev · Talk · 53 min · 2017 · YouTube title: The Original Skunk Works – Nickolas Means | The Lead Developer UK 2017
Why it's here

HN recommends it as a well-done history of Skunk Works, popping up in SR-71 threads.

What it covers

Nickolas Means tells the story of Lockheed's Skunk Works and how its engineers built the U-2, SR-71 and F-117 under tight deadlines and budgets. He draws lessons for modern software teams.