University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of the Vice President for Development and University Relations Records
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Collection Number: UA-00047 Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of the Vice President for Development and University Relations Records Box/Folder: Box 15 (Restrictions apply)
Press Release attached to photo: "HUGHES HERCULES READY FOR TESTS. LONG BEACH, CAL. An aerial view shows Howard Hughes' giant plywood seaplane Hercules ready for taxi tests at Long Beach. The initial flight of the plane, which cost $20,000,000 and will seat 700 persons, will not be attempted until early in 1947. ACME 10/13/46." Los Angeles Harbor, Terminal Island are now known as Long Beach.