Howard Hughes (second from left) standing in front of the experimental helicopter XH-17, Flying Crane in October 1952. From left to right: Rea Hopper, Director of the Aeronautical Division, Hughes Aircraft Company; Howard Hughes; Clyde Jones, Director of Engineering, Hughes Tool Company Aeronautical Division; Warren Reed, Assistant; Colonel Carl E. Jackson, Air Research and Development Headquarters, Baltimore; Gale J. Moore, Pilot; and Chal Bowen, Flight Engineer/Co-pilot.
From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Nevada State Senator Helen Herr of Las Vegas, Nevada talks with Howard Cannon during her recent trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Forum of State Legislators on Older Americans
Howard Hughes (left, in dark coat) noted designer, builder, and industrialist entering the hull of the Hughes Flying Boat, the largest airplane in the world, as it was nearing completion on Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor. With him is Joe Petralli, assistant director of service and flight.
From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Brooks Air Force Base, Texas. Stamped on verso: "Official United States Air Force Photograph - Andrews AFB Washinton 25, D.C."