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RICHARD SCHERRER
Pages 266-269

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From page 267...
... He conducted flight research programs with thermal deicing systems, and wind tunnel tests of supersonic aerodynamic heating and internal and external aerodynamics. He was also a member of the NACA Internal Aerodynamics subcommittee and assistant head of the 1' × 3' supersonic wind tunnel branch.
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From page 268...
... Arrow Development's experience was primarily with the boardwalk at Santa Cruz, home of one of the last remaining wooden roller coasters in the country. Dick was happy to oblige, and the company won contracts to design five of the major rides -- Dumbo, Mad Tea Party, Matterhorn, Little Train That Could, and Flying Saucers.
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From page 269...
... He, radar return computation expert Denys Overholser, and airplane designer Kenneth Watson hold the patent on Lockheed's initial entry in this competition with Northrop. Lockheed's winning design led to the award of the Lockheed F-117A contract by the US Air Force for what became the world's first successful stealth military aircraft.
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