Description given with photo: "Prepared For His Defense, Washington: Howard Hughes took the witness stand Aug. 8 well prepared to defend himself under questioning from members of the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee. The pile of paper contains statements, files, and clippings for use as reference. Credit (ACME) 8/8/47."
Howard Hughes leaving his private hangar as he is wished "happy landings" and well wishes by friends before he boards his speedy Lockheed plane at Union Air Terminal in Burbank, California.