Willis M. Hawkins
Willis M. Hawkins, a principal designer of the C-130 Hercules airlifter, which is still in production after 50 years, died Sept. 28 at home in Los Angeles. He was 90. Hawkins also was involved in development of the P-80, America's first operational jet fighter; the derivative T-33 jet trainer; the...
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