Cog in the machine...

October 20, 2005

Dear William,

Congratulations on your milestone of 25 years of service. Your contributions are sincerely appreciated and deserving of recognition.

As we continue the transition from Boeing to Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. and beyond, it is important to us that your accomplishment not be "lost" amidst all the changes and activity. Our company is working hard to establish new processes, one of which is service award recognition. We feel it would be most appropriate to officially honor your achievement when the process has been implemented.

So, for now, please accept our congratulations. We will look forward to getting back in touch with you soon.

Sincerely,

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

[signed]
Jeffrey L. Turner
President and CEO

-- Bill, who's amazed how time flies...