Charles E. Myers

Lieutenant

Charles E. Myers Jr.
Birth nameCharles E. Myers
NicknameChuck
Born(1925-03-21)March 21, 1925
DiedMay 9, 2016(2016-05-09) (aged 91)
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
BranchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Navy
Rank Lieutenant
SpouseSallie 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.