Howard Hughes standing under the propeller of a Douglas DC-3.

A view of a wing from Howard Hughes' Hercules being transported through California.

A view of Howard Hughes' Hercules traveling down a street in Culver City, California.

A view of Howard Hughes' Hercules traveling down a street in Culver City, California.

Description given with photo: "Non-Stop Los Angeles - New York Flight Inaugurated New York -- Howard Hughes, pilot, and Joseph Bartles (right), relief pilot, at the controls of the TWA Constellation which inaugurated non-stop Los Angeles - New York flights when the ship landed at LaGuardia Airport Feb. 15. Hughes, famous flier and TWA executive, was at the controls during the flight made in 8 hours, 38 minutes. Many Hollywood luminaries made the first flight. Credit (ACME). 2-15-46."

The view of a parade being held in celebration of Howard Hughes' completion of his Around the World flight in New York City, New York. Howard Hughes can be seen sitting in the car to the left of the unnamed man in the white suit.

A view of Howard Hughes being interviewed by reporters in New York, New York.