Aerotech News and Review – Digital and Print Journal of Aerospace, Defense Industry and Veteran News, serving the Antelope Valley (“Aerospace Valley”) and Edwards AFB, CA. An AerotechNews.com Publication. – August 20, 2021

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Hello everyone, and thanks for checking out the August 20th issue of Aerotech News and Review! Our cover story features big news out of US Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, with Lockheed Martin announcing completion of an advanced manufacturing facility at its Skunk Works headquarters. Skunk Works is responsible for many aerospace firsts, including the United States’ first jet fighter (P-80), the world’s first stealth fighter (F-117) and the world’s first 5th generation fighter (F-22). This project is the cornerstone of over $400 million in capital investments being made across Lockheed Martin’s Palmdale campus. Another example of what makes the Antelope Valley the cradle of the American aerospace industry – and we have the story here for you, in this week’s edition of Aerotech News! Click on the link below for your free, digital copy of Aerotech, viewable on your desktop or mobile device.
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Here are some highlights from this week’s issue:

• 2021 Los Angeles Air Show canceled: page 1
• Diane Barney to speak at Plane Crazy Saturday, Aug. 21: page 2
• Edwards AFB Precision Impact Range Area enhances test capabilities: page 3
• Hansen’s F-86 Sabres: Aviation history at Mojave Air and Space Port: page 4
• High Desert Hangar Stories: Reflections on the P-38 Lightning, and inspiring new generations to love history: page 6
• “On This Date” photo feature: XF-85 parasite fighter; Gray Ghost, and the birth of USAF Plant 42: page 7

All this and much more, in this edition of Aerotech News and Review! Hard copies of this week’s paper will be available at our usual delivery points throughout the Antelope Valley, including Edwards AFB, beginning August 20th. Pick one up when you’re out and about, or visit our website, www.aerotechnews.com, for much more aerospace and defense industry news. “Like” our Facebook page for daily news updates – we now regularly cross-post news and features from the military bases we serve throughout the desert Southwest, as an extension of our military and defense community. As always, THANK YOU for your support – it’s our privilege to serve you! Be safe, and be well. #aerotechnews #eafbnews #explorethe661, #AerospaceValley