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Photograph of Howard Hughes at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 14, 1938
Date
1938-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
The up close view of Howard Hughes being escorted through a crowd of people at Floyd Bennett Airfield in New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Escorted through crowd- 7/14/38 (Daily News)"
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 14, 1938
Date
1938-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
The up close view of Howard Hughes being escorted through a crowd of people at Floyd Bennett Airfield in New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Escorted through crowd- 7/14/38 (Daily News)"
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 14, 1938
Date
1938-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes, surrounded by crowds, after arriving in New York.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 14, 1938
Date
1938-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
The view of a crowd of people watch Howard Hughes walk through Floyd Bennett Airfield in New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "A scene at Floyd Bennett Field as Howard Hughes and his crew landed after completing a round the world hop. 7-14-38 (Press Association)."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 14, 1938
Date
1938-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
The view of Howard Hughes being escorted through a crowd of attendees at the World's Fair in New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Press Headquarters at field where Hughes ended flight. New York City-- The Press Headquarters set up under a huge tent at Floyd Bennett Field by the New York World's Fair for the use of newspapermen "covering" the landing of Howard Hughes and his crew after their record-smashing flight around the world. Part of the great throng that welcomed the gallant fliers mills around in front of the tent. Credit Line (ACME) 7/14/38 (SS)"
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Photograph of plane's interior communications equipment, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Interior of a plane showing communications equipment, undated. Written across the image reads: "Rotating loop column with aximuth" "Scale for radio compass bearing" "Radio compass AC Type E-4A with receiver type I99" "Radio compass AC Type E-4 with receiver type 192" "compass indicator" "2 Tuning controls" and "calibration chart - radio compass."
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Photograph of airplane equipment and plumbing, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Interior of a plane showing equipment, undated. Inscription on image reads: "Cabin fuel tank. Selector valves and plumbing."
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Photograph of interior valves for oil tanks, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Interior of a plane showing equipment, undated. Inscriptions on image read: "selector valve for outboard oil tanks" and "wobble pump from cabin oil tank to engine oil tank."
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Photograph of interior plane fuel outlets, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Interior of a plane showing fuel outlet equipment, undated. Inscriptions on image read "fuel outlet" and "dump valve and control."
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Photograph of plane's interior fuel tanks, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Interior of plane showing fuel tanks, undated. Inscriptions on image read: "oil 75 gals" "upper right fuel 180 gals" "lower left fuel 180 gals" and "lower right fuel 180 gals." Other inscriptions at the bottom of the image are difficult to read due to darkness of photo.
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Photograph of fuel tanks and valves inside plane, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Interior of a plane showing fuel tanks and valves, undated. Inscriptions on image read: "fuel consumption" and "voltage regulator."
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Photograph of outboards, tanks, and pumps inside plane, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Interior of a plane showing fuel tanks and valves, undated. Inscriptions on image read: "optical flats for sextant observations" "air pressure engine pump oil feed outboard" "control valve" and "emergency hand pump."
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Photograph of airplane navigation, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Interior of a plane showing navigation equipment, undated. Inscriptions on image read: "drift sight (Goerz) ground speed meter unit power" and "aperiodic compass AC type D-4."
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Photograph of aircraft on tarmac, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Aircraft on unknown tarmac, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of airplane on tarmac, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Aircraft next to airplane hanger, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of landing gear, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Aircraft landing gear, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of aircraft nose and propellers, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Aircraft nose and cabin, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of taxiing aircraft, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Aircraft taxiing to runway, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of airplane taking off, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Aircraft taking off, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of aircraft on tarmac, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Aircraft on the tarmac, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of airplane figurine, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Aircraft figurine, undated. Taken some time between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of aircraft rendering, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Artist's rendering of aircraft in flight, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950. To see the model this was made from, see image 0373 0232, whh000514.
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Photograph of men near a plane near an airplane hanger, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Three unidentified people stand by a plane, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of four men next to aircraft propellers, 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Four unidentified people stand by a plane on the tarmac, undated. Taken sometime between 1930-1950.
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Photograph of aircraft after flight, Newark (N.J.), January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Plane on tarmac appears to be landing after flight. Taken January 1937. See Image 0373 0241 whh000519 for another photo with more detail.
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Photograph of Hughes Racer landing after historic flight, Newark (N.J.), January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Hughes' plane landing after historic flight. Inscription with image reads: "Hughes Racer landing at Newark Airport after breaking coast-to-coast record 27 sec. - distance 2490 mi. - average speed 332 mph. (This bettered his previous record by 2 hours.) Newark, New Jersey."
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Photograph of Hughes after record-breaking flight, Newark (N.J.), January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes after breaking his own cross-country speed record, January 19, 1937. Inscription with image reads: "Howard Hughes at Newark Airport. 1/37." For more information, see Image 0373 0241 whh000519.
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Photograph of Hughes in cockpit after record-breaking flight, Newark (N.J.), January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes after breaking his own cross-country speed record, January 19, 1937. Inscription with image reads: "Howard Hughes at Newark Airport. 1/37." For more information, see Image 0373 0241 whh000519.
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Howard Hughes at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes in the cockpit of Hughes Racer while he is being interviewed by newsmen at the Newark Airport.
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Howard Hughes at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes near his Hughes Racer at Newark Airport after breaking the coast-to-coast record from Burbank to Newark in 7 hours, 28 minutes, 27 seconds. The distance he covered was 2490 miles while he was going an average speed of 332 mph. This record bettered his previous record by two hours.
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Howard Hughes at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes alighting from his plane at Newark Airport after establishing a new transcontinental record.
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Howard Hughes at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes wearing parachute near the tail of Hughes Racer in the Newark Airport.
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Howard Hughes at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes alighting from his plane at Newark Airport after establishing a new transcontinental record.
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Howard Hughes at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes being welcomed at Newark Airport.
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Howard Hughes at Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes being welcomed at Newark Airport after setting a new transcontinental record of 332 miles an hour.
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Howard Hughes and Edward Lund at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes and Edward Lund walking away from Hughes Racer in Newark Airport.
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Hughes Racer at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of spectators viewing Hughes Racer located in front of the Administration Building at the Newark Airport.
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Photograph of the Hughes Racer, Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Hughes Racer at Newark Airport after setting new transcontinental record of 332 miles an hour.
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Hughes Racer at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the Hughes Racer at Newark Airport after setting new transcontinental record of 332 miles an hour.
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Photograph of the Hughes Racer at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Hughes Racer at Newark Airport after setting new transcontinental record of 332 miles an hour.
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Photograph of the Hughes Racer, Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937
Date
1937-01
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the Hughes Racer at Newark Airport after setting new transcontinental record of 332 miles an hour.
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Photograph of the Hughes Racer, circa 1937
Date
1936 to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the Hughes Racer in a hangar.
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Hughes' H-1 Racer aircraft, circa 1937
Date
1936 to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the Hughes H-1 Racer in a hangar.
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Photogrpah of the Howard Hughes H-1 Racer aircraft, circa 1937
Date
1936 to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the Hughes H-1 Racer in a hangar.
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Photograph of the Hughes H-1 Racer, circa 1937
Date
1936 to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the Hughes H-1 Racer in a hangar.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes after breaking his own cross country speed record.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes in a suit. Text printed on an accompanying strip of paper: "After Hughes' record breaking flight. Howard Hughes, sportsman pilot, is shown, left as he discussed his record breaking flight from Los Angeles, California, to Newark, New Jersey, in 7 hours, 28 minutes, 27 seconds, with reporters, at the home of one of his friends in New York, January 19. Credit Line (ACME) 1/19/37 NY 13."
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Howard Hughes and Albert Lodwick, January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes (left) and Albert Lodwick (right). Text printed on an accompanying strip of paper: "After Hughes' record breaking flight. Howard Hughes, sportsman pilot who flew from Los Angeles to Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 19, in 7 hours, 28 minutes, 27 seconds, knocking over 2 hours from his previous record, is shown at left as he discussed the flight with A. L. Lodwick at the latter's home in New York, January 19th. Credit Line (ACME) 1/19/37 NY LA."
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Howard Hughes and Albert Lodwick, January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (left) and Albert Lodwick (right). Text printed on an accompanying strip of paper: "After Hughes' record breaking flight. Howard Hughes, sportsman pilot who flew from Los Angeles to Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 19, in 7 hours, 28 minutes, 27 seconds, knocking over 2 hours from his previous record, is shown at left as he discussed the flight with A. L. Lodwick at the latter's home in New York, January 19th. Credit Line (ACME) 1/19/37 NY LA."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1937
Date
1937
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes alighting from a Stinson Reliant SR-9 aircraft.
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