Howard Hughes giving a news Conference beside his airplane after landing in New York. This was his first flight after the nearly fatal XF-11 prototype crash in 1946.
A view of Howard Hughes (right) after being asked about his controversial XF-11 photo reconnaissance plane by Senator Harry Cain (left), Republican of Washington, in Culver City, California.
Description given with photo: "Before Hughes Took Off For New York, Los Angeles, Calif. - Multi-millionaire movie producer and aviator Howard Hughes is shown in front of this B-23 converted bomber before taking off for New York Sept. 10th. Hughes, piloting the plane, landed at Kansas City to rest before continuing with the flight. He is the seal of approval on a film he made. Creditline (ACME) 9/11/46."