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Willis Moore Hawkins (December 1, 1913 – September 28, 2004) was an American aeronautical engineer for Lockheed for more than fifty years. He was hired in 1937, immediately after receiving his bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan.
5 de oct. de 2004 · LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4 - Willis M. Hawkins, principal designer of the military transport aircraft known as the C-130 Hercules and a former Lockheed executive, died last Tuesday at his home in the...
3 de oct. de 2004 · Willis M. Hawkins, a Lockheed engineering legend who was a principal designer of the C-130 Hercules, a transport plane that has remained in continual production for 50 years, longer than any...
15 de nov. de 2004 · Interview with Willis M. Hawkins, who led the C-130 design team, headed the Polaris missile program, and directed the Corona satellite program for Lockheed.
Willis M. Hawkins was awarded the National Medal of Science for his contributions - through invention, development, management, and advice - to the technical health and competitive status of the United State aeronautical products, sound deterrent weapons systems, and space prowess.
Willis Hawkins had many highlights during his nearly fifty-year career with Lockheed, but he considered the C-130 Hercules one of his greatest successes. Aviation History Videos 1 July 2014
30 de may. de 2024 · Willis M. Hawkins, senior advisor to the Lockheed Corp., and now Lockheed Martin, fills this role after retiring as senior vice president-aircraft and director of the corporation. During his long Lockheed career, Hawkins has played a major role in design and development of airplanes, missile systems and space vehicles and has had the ...
