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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

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
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Photograph of mechanics with the Lockheed 14 aircraft, July 10, 1938

Date

1938-07-10

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

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

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

Description

A view of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in a Fairbanks, Alaska airfield.

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Architectural drawing of concert hall and drama theater, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, exterior elevations, 1974

Date

1974

Description

Proposed exterior elevations of concert hall, drama theater and courtyard at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Address: 4505 S. Maryland Parkway

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at a U.S. Coast Guard Station, January 15, 1938

Date

1938-01-15

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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Photograph of Howard Hughes at a U.S. Coast Guard Station, January 15, 1938

Date

1938-01-15

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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Photograph of the Lost City site, near Overton, Nevada, 1938-1939

Date

1938 to 1939

Description

Circles formed of rocks and stones are seen outside a brick building at the Lost City site (or Pueblo Grande de Nevada), near Overton, Nevada.

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