Hawthorne Historical Society

1947: The Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing makes its first flight in a trip from the Hawthorne plant to Muroc AFB.

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Miss Hawthorne 1971 1st runner up! Sharon Fulton Nassif

It is with a heavy heart that Mike Gillespie passed on today. A graduate of Hawthorne High School and well known athlete.

Emitt Rhodes just passed away today at the age of 70 years old such a wonderful musician. Rest In Peace Emitt!