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Photograph of Howard Hughes sitting in the cockpit of the XF-11 preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947
Date
1947
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from press release attached to back of photo: "NEW PHOTO PLANE TEST-FLOWN CULVER CITY, California, July 7 -- Howard Hughes, who designed and built the new FX-11 reconnaissance plane in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers, sits in the pilot's bubble-glass canopy preparing for the first test flight. One of the world's fastest long-range photo planes, the XF-11 can attain a speed of more than 400 miles per hour, Army officials said. It is powered by two 3000-horsepower radial engines with eight-bladed contra-rotating propellers. Outstanding features include a full-span flap, unique eight-camera layout, and exceptionally fast take-off." Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Howard Hughes sits in the cockpit of the XF-11, a reconnaissance plane that Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers. Hughes is preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947.
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Howard Lackey recording, 2004 July 27
Level of Description
File
Scope and Contents
Howard talks about his childhood, believing he wanted to be a doctor, being inspired by jazz musicians to learn music, and pursuing a professional musical career.
Archival Collection
Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Fourth of July menu, Grand Hotel
Date
1870 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Note: No year on menu; red, silver, and blue ribbons at menu spine Restaurant: Grand Hotel (Indianapolis, Ind.) Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft, Fairbanks, Alaska, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the nose of the Lockheed 14 aircraft while it is being refueled for Howard Hughes' Around the World trip. Mechanics can be seen standing on top of and beside the plane.
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Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft, Fairbanks, Alaska, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of the nose of the Lockheed 14 aircraft while it is being refueled for Howard Hughes' Around the World trip. Mechanics can be seen standing on top of and beside the plane.
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Photograph of mechanics with the Lockheed 14 aircraft, July 10, 1938
Date
1938-07-10
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of mechanics putting provisions aboard an aircraft.
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Photograph of mechanics with the Lockheed 14 aircraft, July 10, 1938
Date
1938-07-10
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of mechanics loading and/or working on the Lockheed 14 aircraft.
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Photograph of mechanics with the Lockheed 14 aircraft, July 10, 1938
Date
1938-07-10
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white, wide view of the Lockheed 14 plane being fueled by mechanics via the Colonial Beacon Oil Co, Inc.
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Photograph of the Lockheed 14 landing in Fairbanks, Alaska, July 1938
Date
1938-07
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in a Fairbanks, Alaska airfield.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at a U.S. Coast Guard Station, January 15, 1938
Date
1938-01-15
Archival Collection
Description
Description printed on photograph's accompanying strip of paper: Howard Hughes being carried ashore after arrival in amphibian airplane at U.S. Coast Guard Station, Jamaica Bay, B.W.I.
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