Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson

Clarence Leonard “Kelly” Johnson 27 FEB 1910 – 21 DEC 1990 Kelly Johnson is credited with designing the first 400 MPH aircraft — of course, our beloved P-38. Kelly Johnson’s motto says it all: “Be quick, be quiet and be on time.” At the remarkably young age of 33 he drew the preliminary sketches (see below) for what would ultimately become the most maneuverable — and we believe the most beautiful…