Howard Hughes (bottom row, fourth from the right) standing with a group of unidentified men possibly in Texas.

Howard Hughes (facing the camera) standing amongst a crowd of unidentified men in a building possibly located in Texas.

A view of Howard Hughes saying a few words for a radio audience just after arriving in New York, New York.

A view of Howard Hughes and others standing on stage in front of a crowd in Chicago.

Transcribed from press release attached to back of photo: "NEW-DESIGN PHOTO PLANE COMPLETED CULVER CITY, Calif., July 7 -- test-flown today for the first time, the new XF-11 was revealed as one of the world's fastest long-range photographic planes. It was designed and built by Howard Hughes in conjunction with the Air Materiel command engineers. Army officials said that it can attain a speed of more than 400 miles per hour and a ceiling of more than 40,000 feet. The plane has a pressurized cabin making it unnecessary for the crew to use oxygen masks. Outstanding features include a full-span flap, unique eight-camera layout and exceptionally fast take-off." Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Howard Hughes sits in the cockpit of the XF-11, a reconnaissance plane that Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Materiel Command engineers. Hughes is preparing for his first test flight in Culver City, California July 7, 1947."

Howard Hughes (center) standing beside two unidentidied men in a building possibly located in Texas.

A view of Howard Hughes conversing with unidentified men after landing the Lockheed 14 aircraft in Chicago.