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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              Washington, DC 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 22, 2005 (June 22, 2005)

                                Kaman Corporation
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                                   Connecticut
                 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


           0-1093                                         06-0613548
    (Commission File Number)                              (IRS Employer
                                                       Identification No.)


            1332 Blue Hills Avenue,
            Bloomfield, Connecticut                              06002
    (Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)


                           (860) 243-7100 Registrant's
                      telephone number, including area code


                                 Not Applicable
          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


         Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of
the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

[ X ]  Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
       (17 CFR 230.425)

[   ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
       (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[   ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b)
       under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[   ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)
       under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))



Item 8.01.        Other Events.

                  Beginning on June 22, 2005, members of Kaman's senior
management will be presenting to investors the information about Kaman
described in the slides attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. The slides
set forth in Exhibit 99.1 are incorporated by reference herein and such slides
may be presented to investors in the future in connection with management
presentations concerning the Company, including the proposed recapitalization
that the Company previously announced on June 7, 2005.

Item 9.01.        Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Slides from Kaman's presentation to investors made on June 22,
2005.



                                  SIGNATURES

                  Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

                                            KAMAN CORPORATION


                                            By:
                                                --------------------------------
                                                  Robert M. Garneau
                                                  Executive Vice President and
                                                  Chief Financial Officer


Dated: June 22, 2005



                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS


Exhibit 99.1      Slides from Kaman's presentation to investors made on
                  June 22, 2005.

EX-99

INVESTOR  PRESENTATION

June

Kaman Corporation

(Nasdaq: KAMNA)

2005

0

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This presentation may contain forward-looking information relating to the corporation's business and prospects, including aerostructures and helicopter
subcontract programs and components, advanced technology products, the SH-2G and K-MAX helicopter programs, the industrial distribution and
music businesses, operating cash flow, the benefits of the recapitalization transaction, and other matters that involve a number of uncertainties that may
cause actual results to differ materially from expectations.  Those uncertainties include, but are not limited to: 1) the successful conclusion of
competitions for government programs and thereafter contract negotiations with government authorities, both foreign and domestic; 2) political
conditions in countries where the corporation does or intends to do business; 3) standard government contract provisions permitting renegotiation of
terms and termination for the convenience of the government; 4) economic and competitive conditions in markets served by the corporation,
particularly defense, commercial aviation, industrial production and consumer market for music products, as well as global economic conditions; 5)
satisfactory completion of the Australian SH-2G(A)program, including successful completion and integration of the full ITAS software; 6) receipt and
successful execution of production orders for the JPF U.S. government contract including the exercise of all contract options and receipt of orders from
allied militaries, as both have been assumed in connection with goodwill impairment evaluations; 7) satisfactory resolution of the EODC/University of
Arizona litigation; 8) achievement of enhanced business base in the Aerospace segment in order to better absorb overhead and general and
administrative expenses, including successful execution of the contract with Sikorsky for the BLACK HAWK  Helicopter program; 9) satisfactory
results of negotiations with NAVAIR concerning the corporation's leased facility in Bloomfield, Conn.; 10) profitable integration of acquired businesses
into the corporation's operations; 11) changes in supplier sales or vendor incentive policies; 12) the effect of price increases or decreases; 13) pension
plan assumptions and future contributions; 14) continued availability of raw materials in adequate supplies; 15) satisfactory resolution of the supplier
switch and incorrect part issues at Dayron and the DCIS investigation; 16) cost growth in connection with potential environmental remediation activities
related to the Bloomfield and Moosup facilities; 17) successful replacement of the Corporation’s revolving credit facility upon its expiration in
November 2005; 18) risks associated with the course of litigation; 19) changes in laws and regulations, taxes, interest rates, inflation rates, general
business conditions and other factors; 20) the effects of currency exchange rates and foreign competition on future operations; and 21) other risks and
uncertainties set forth in Kaman's annual, quarterly and current reports, and proxy statements.  Any forward-looking information provided in this release
should be considered with these factors in mind.  The corporation assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained i
n this presentation.

Slide 1

1

Kaman intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-4, which will
contain a proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the proposed recapitalization. The proxy statement/prospectus will
be mailed to the stockholders of Kaman when it is finalized. STOCKHOLDERS OF KAMAN ARE ADVISED TO READ
THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.  Such proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other relevant documents may also
be obtained, free of charge, on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website (http://www.sec.gov) or from Kaman by
contacting Russell H. Jones, SVP, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer, by telephone at (860) 243-6307 or by email at rhj-
corp@kaman.com.

Kaman and certain persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies relating to the proposed
recapitalization. The participants in such solicitation may include Kaman's executive officers and directors.  Further
information regarding persons who may be deemed participants will be available in Kaman's proxy statement/prospectus to
be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed recapitalization.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, continued

Slide 2

2

Corporate Profile

Aerostructures: Produces aircraft structures and components for commercial
and military aircraft

Fuzing: Produces specialized missile and bomb fuzing for U.S. and allied militaries

Helicopters: Markets and supports the SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopter
and K-MAX medium to heavy lift helicopter

Kamatics Bearings: Produces widely used proprietary aircraft bearings and
components for commercial and military programs

Kaman is one of the nation’s larger distributors of power transmission,  motion control,material handling
and electrical components and a wide range of bearings.           

Products and value-added services are offered to a customer base of more than  50,000 companies
Representing a highly diversified cross-section of North American industry.

Kaman is the largest independent distributor of musical instrumentsand accessories,
offering more than 17,500 products for amateurs and professionals.

Proprietary products include Adamas ^®, Ovation ^®, Takamine ^®, and Hamer^® guitars; and Latin Percussion^® and Toca^® hand percussion instruments, Gibraltar^® percussion hardware and
Gretsch ^® professional drum sets.

AEROSPACE

INDUSTRIAL
DISTRIBUTION

MUSIC

Slide 3

3

Corporate Profile

2004 SALES

Slide 4

Percent         Millions $

4

Aerospace

25%

$252.2

Industrial Distribution

59%

581.9

Music

16%

161.0

100.0%

$995.2

KEY INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Diversified revenue stream with mix of industrial, consumer
and military business

Strong and diverse customer base across each segment

Strong management team with extensive management experience

Industrial Distribution and Music segments follow well-established
economic models

Solid financial position

Unbroken dividend stream for over 30 years, with a 13.6% increase
announced recently

Proposed one share/one vote recapitalization

Kaman Corporation

Slide 5

5

STRATEGIES

Aerospace

SEGMENT OVERVIEW

Slide 6

6

AEROSPACE OPERATING UNITS

Aerospace

Slide 7

t  

t

t

t

18%

22%

29%

31%

  Aerostructures

  Fuzing

  Helicopters

  Kamatics

7

AEROSTRUCTURES DIVISION

Operations in Jacksonville, FL and Wichita, KS

Area of strategic emphasis for the Company, particularly in military assembly
and detail work

Transition of production facilities from Moosup, CT to Jacksonville, FL
in its later stages, and the plant has shifted from losses to beginnings of
profitability with significant new contract for production of Sikorsky
BLACKHAWK helicopter cockpits

Market conditions have improved:  industry aircraft orders have increased

Domestic competitors include Vought, GKN, Ducommun and Middle River

Aerospace

Slide 8

Produces parts and subassemblies for various
customers, including:

Military programs such as the Boeing C-17
military transport (approx. $1.1 million per
shipset) and Sikorsky BLACKHAWK
helicopter cockpits (approximately $300
thousand per ship set)

Commercial programs such as the Boeing 737 (approximately $1.5
million annually, and 767 and 777 (approx. $170 and $190
thousand/ship set)

8

FUZING DIVISION

Manufactures safe, arm and fuzing devices for a number of
major missile and bomb programs

Missile programs include: AMRAAM, ATACMS, Brimstone, M-100 Hawk,
Harpoon, JASSM, Maverick, SLAM-ER, Standard and Tactical Tomahawk

Bomb programs include: Joint Programmable Fuze
FMU143, FMU139, 40mm and others

$500 million market

Operations in Middletown, CT and Orlando, FL

Principal customers the U.S. Army,
U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Boeing,
General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon

Ramping up capabilities for production of the
152 A/B Joint Programmable Fuze

Competitors include ATK, L-3 and others

Aerospace

Slide 9

9

HELICOPTERS DIVISION

The majors are moving away from manufacturing to final assembly and
systems integration, providing opportunities for Kaman

Kaman is on the winning team for the US101 presidential helicopter

Principals customers include the governments of Australia, Egypt, New
Zealand and Poland; the U.S. Department of State and others

Helicopters are expected to return at 10-year service intervals for standard depot  level
maintenance. Five-year program of approx. $30 million expected with Egypt. First
aircraft  has arrived.

Program for Australia, in loss position, is moving toward completion

Aerospace

Slide 10

Markets and supports Kaman-made SH-2G(A)
Super Seasprite maritime helicopter and K-MAX
“Aerial Truck” helicopter

Primary operations in Bloomfield, CT

The domestic market has consolidated into
three large players: Boeing, Sikorsky and
Bell. The international market is dominated
by Agusta Westland and Eurocopter

10

KAMATICS SUBSIDIARY

Manufactures proprietary self-lubricating
bearings for OEM and MRO use in nearly all
military and commercial aircraft produced
in North and South America and Europe.

Leader in product performance and
applications engineering support

Operations are in Bloomfield, CT and Dachsbach Germany

Key customers include:  U.S. and allied militaries (32% of 2004 sales), and
commercial accounts with Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Bombardier and others
(68% of sales).  Largest customer represents 18% of 2004 sales, down from
43% in 1998.

Aerospace

Slide 11

11

STRATEGIES

Expand the aerostructures subcontract, fuzing products, and proprietary
aircraft bearings businesses through increased sales and marketing efforts and
strategic acquisitions

Pursue additional SH-2G opportunities in the international niche market for
intermediate-size maritime helicopters

Further deploy ‘lean thinking’ to improve manufacturing performance and
reduce costs

Aerospace

Slide 12

12

STRATEGIES

Industrial Distribution

SEGMENT OVERVIEW

Slide 13

13

Third largest player in highly fragmented $12 billion market

Provides more than one million products to more than 50,000 MRO and
OEM customers

Serves a broad cross section of North American Industry in 70 of the top
100 U.S. industrial markets

Nearly 200 locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico

The business tends to closely track the U.S. Industrial Production and
Capacity Utilization Indices

Industrial Distribution

Slide 14

14

Industrial Distribution

$12 BILLION ESTIMATED DISTRIBUTION MARKET:
U.S. POWER TRANSMISSION/MOTION CONTROL DISTRIBUTION
BY PRODUCT LINE

Slide 15

Industry Kaman

Industry by Product Line

15

Fluid Power

Bearings

Power Transmission

Accessories

Material Handling

Electrical

Linear

20%

8%

13%

29%

27%

26%

8%

9%

9%

11%

13%

12%

10%

5%  

Industrial Distribution

PORTFOLIO OF RECOGNIZED BRANDS

Slide 16

16

Industrial Machinery

Food & Kindred Products

Stone, Aggregate & Cement

Paper & Allied Products

Primary Metal Industries

Fabricated Metal Products

Chemicals (incl. Pharmaceuticals)

Electronic & Electric Products

Nonmetallic Minerals, except Fuel

Instruments & Related Products  

Industrial Distribution

PERCENT SALES TO TOP 10 CUSTOMER INDUSTRIES

Slide 17

18%

10%

  6%

  5%

  4%

  3%

  3%

  3%

  3%

3%

58%

17

FRB INDICES OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
AND CAPACITY UTILIZATION

Industrial Distribution

Source: Federal Reserve Board

Slide 18

18

Insert Updated Map

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE

Industrial Distribution

Slide 19

19

Industrial Distribution

2004 ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED SALES OF TOP DISTRIBUTORS
(AMOUNTS IN $MILLIONS)

Slide 20

Source:  Public filings and Industrial
Distribution Magazine

20

STRATEGIES

Expand geographic coverage in major industrial markets
that increase Kaman’s ability to compete for regional and
national accounts

Provide industry leadership in e-commerce initiatives

Further enhance operating and asset utilization efficiencies throughout the
enterprise

Industrial Distribution

Slide 21

21

STRATEGIES

Music

SEGMENT OVERVIEW

Slide 22

22

Largest independent distributor of musical
instruments and accessories in the $7.0 billion
U.S. musical instrument market

Provides over 17,500 products:  Proprietary
lines to the large retail chains, and the full
catalogue to the smaller regional and local
stores

Strategically located distribution centers cover the
U.S. and Canadian markets

U.S. and Asian manufacturing supports our
proprietary and licensed brands of premium products

Leads the market in use of technology, providing systems to service customers at all
levels

Market is driven by consumer sentiment with the “Back-to-School” and Christmas
seasons being important indicators

Music

Slide 23

23

Music

PORTFOLIO OF PREMIER BRANDED PRODUCTS

Slide 24

24

Accessories

Percussion

Fretted

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MUSIC BUSINESS MIX:
DIVERSIFICATION BY MAJOR PRODUCT TYPE

Music

Slide 25

40%

31%

29%

25

E-COMMERCE SALES HISTORY

Source: Federal Reserve Board

Slide 26

$

Music

26

KAMAN MUSIC 2004 ESTIMATED SALES OF
TOP INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS
(AMOUNTS IN  MILLIONS)

Slide 27

Source:  Music Trades Magazine

Music

27

STRATEGIES

Preserve Kaman’s leadership position as the largest
independent distributor of musical instruments and accessories

Build on Kaman’s strong brand identity while adding
new market-leading names to the Corporation’s offering
of proprietary products

Lead the market with distribution systems and technologies
that add value and reduce costs for customer, supplier and
the Corporation

Music

Slide 28

28

Financial Review

Slide 29

29

KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NET SALES

Financial Overview

2005

$12.9
$12.7
17.1
23.0

$65.7

156.0

41.6

$263.3

2004

$10.7
8.9
19.9
19.8

$59.3

145.6

40.3

$245.2

2004

$45.3
56.7
73.2
77.1

$252.2

581.9

161.0

$995.2

2003

$43.1
45.1
97.1
65.9

$251.2

497.9

145.4

$894.5

NET SALES ($ in Millions)

Aerospace
Aerostructures
Fuzing
Helicopters (incl. EODC)
Kamatics/RWG

Industrial Distribution

Music

Total

YEAR ENDED              FIRST QUARTER

Slide 30

30

KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES EBIT/EBITDA

Financial Overview

Q1 ’05

$7.6

8.5

2.6

18.7

—

(9.5)

9.2

11.2

Q1 ’04

$3.0

5.0

2.0

10.0

—

(6.7)

3.3

5.1

2004

(14.3)

19.3

11.1

16.1

0.2

(28.8)

(12.5)

(4.6)

2003

$ 14.8

12.7

9.5

37.0

18.2

(19.1)

$ 36.1

$ 44.9

EBIT/EBITDA ($ in Millions)

Aerospace

Industrial Distribution

Music

Total Segment Operating Profit

Net Gain on Sale of Product Lines and
Other Assets

Corporate Expense

Total Operating Profit/Loss

EBITDA

Slide 31

31

2004 EARNINGS ADJUSTMENTS - AEROSPACE

$20.1 million

    7.1 million

    2.0 million

    5.5 million

    3.5 million

    3.4 million

$41.6 million Total

Financial Overview

Slide 32

Elimination of investment in contracts with MD Helicopters

Adjustment to Boeing Harbour Pointe contract

Severance in connection with realignment of Aerospace
management team

Increased accrued contract costs associated with completion
of Australia SH-2G (A) program

Product warranty issues at Dayron

Adjustment to EODC contract

32

KAMAN CORPORATION

13.3%

$7,539

$9,979

18.4%

$1,098

$2,504

Debt as % of capital

Capital Expenditures

Dividends

$284,170

$287,320

Shareholders’ equity

$43,405

$64,604

Bank Debt & Debentures

$224,230

$228,381

Working capital

226,105

236,619

Current liabilities

$450,335

$465,000

Current assets

As of December 31, 2004

As of April 1, 2005

Financial Overview

Slide 33

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KEY INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Diversified revenue stream with mix of industrial, consumer
and military business

Strong and diverse customer base across each segment

Strong management team with extensive management experience

Industrial Distribution and Music segments follow well-established
economic models

Solid financial position

Unbroken dividend stream for over 30 years, with a 13.6% increase
announced recently

Proposed one share/one vote recapitalization

Kaman Corporation

Slide 34

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