This collection is comprised of publicity photographs of Howard Hughes and his aircrafts, from approximately the 1940s to the 1950s, that were compiled by David Rea, former pilot for Hughes Aircraft Company. This collection also includes clippings and technical drawings of Hughes aircrafts.
A view of a smiling Howard Hughes at a parade held for him in Chicago. Hughes is seen sitting between two unidentified men in the back of the first car in line.