Lieutenant

Charles E. Myers Jr.
Birth nameCharles E. Myers
Nickname(s)Chuck
Born(1925-03-21)March 21, 1925
Hampton, Virginia
DiedMay 9, 2016(2016-05-09) (aged 91)
Naples, Florida
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Navy
Rank Lieutenant
Spouse(s)Sallie Myers

Charles Myers Jr. (March 21, 1925 – May 9, 2016) was an aviation pioneer and an early member of the "Fighter Mafia" inside the Pentagon.[1] He served as the Director for Air Warfare in the Office of the Secretary of Defense between 1973-78 during which time he launched Project Harvey which later became known as the “stealth” program.[2]

References

  1. Grazier, Dan. "POGO Remembers Chuck Myers, "Fighter Mafia" Veteran". www.POGO.org. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  2. Richards, Chet (12 May 2016). "Life of Chuck Myers". slightlyeastofnew.com/. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
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