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Photograph of Howard Hughes on the flight deck of the Flying Boat, November 1, 1947

Date

1947-11-01

Description

Transcribed from attached press release: "Howard Hughes, on the flight deck of his flying boat, world's largest airplane, discusses with his flight engineer and radio operator, plans for tomorrow's taxi testing of the 400,000 pound craft. The flight deck occupies the upper level in the nose of the 219-foot hull, Nov 1, 1947."

Image

Photograph of Hughes after record-breaking flight, Newark (N.J.), January 19, 1937

Date

1937-01-19

Description

Howard Hughes after breaking his own cross-country speed record, January 19, 1937. Inscription with image reads: "Howard Hughes at Newark Airport. 1/37." For more information, see Image 0373 0241 whh000519.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes and others studying Flying Boat plans, circa mid 1940s

Date

1942 to 1947

Description

Howard Hughes (center) studying diagrams for the Flying Boat with two unidentified men.

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Photograph of Hughes Flying Boat on Terminal Island, during assembly, January 8, 1947.

Date

1947-01-08

Description

Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being assembled at Long Beach Harbor. Stamped on back of photo: "Hughes Aircraft Photo. Los Angeles Harbor, Terminal Island are now known and Long Beach.

Image

Howard Hughes after being asked about his controversial XF-11 reconnaissance plane by U.S. Senator Harry Cain in Culver City, California, 1947 August 16

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00373
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 26

Archival Component

Howard Hughes after being asked about his controversial XF-11 reconnaissance plane by U.S. Senator Harry Cain in Culver City, California, 1947 August 16

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00373
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 26

Archival Component

Howard Hughes after being asked about his controversial XF-11 reconnaissance plane by U.S. Senator Harry Cain in Culver City, California, 1947 August 16

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00373
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 26

Archival Component

Howard Hughes after being asked about his controversial XF-11 reconnaissance plane by U.S. Senator Harry Cain in Culver City, California, 1947 August 16

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00373
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 26

Archival Component

Howard Hughes after being asked about his controversial XF-11 reconnaissance plane by U.S. Senator Harry Cain in Culver City, California, 1947 August 16

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00373
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 26

Archival Component