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Willis Hawkins

1 aircraft·Lockheed Martin·1954

Willis Hawkins led the Lockheed team that designed the C-130 Hercules, arguably the most versatile military aircraft ever built. First flown in 1954, the Hercules has served in more roles than any other airframe: tactical transport, gunship, aerial refuelling, search and rescue, weather reconnaissance, firefighting, and Antarctic supply. The C-130 has been in continuous production for over 70 years -- the longest production run of any military aircraft in history.

1950sLockheed Martin

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Aircraft by Willis Hawkins

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Lockheed Martin·Transport

C-130 Hercules

1954