A view of the inside fuselage of Howard Hughes' Flying Boat in Long Beach, California. Image taken from the forward section.

A wide view of a banquet held for Howard Hughes in the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Here, Howard Hughes can be seen via the pointing arrow as he gives a speech.

Description given with photo: "Ready To Resume Stand At Contract Inquiry, Washington, D.C. --- Millionaire plane builder Howard Hughes, center, arrived in Washington today with "New Information" to put before the Senate War Investigating Committee and said he hoped he would be given a fair opportunity to present his "side of the case." Hughes is shown with newsmen after he landed at Washington National Airport. INP Photo by G.B. Kress. 11/07/47."

Note: Cover has hotel logo and illustration of an American Colonial-era man and woman pointing the hands of a clock face to 12:00; the clock is set in holly bound with a ribbon printed "New Year Greetings." Menu is bound with red cord. Illustration of the hotel on page 2. Includes music program; Meade Orchestra, Jas. A. Meade, Leader Menu insert: Music Programs Restaurant: New St. Charles Hotel Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

A view of the construction of Howard Hughes' Hercules in California.

Howard Hughes (center), seated at banquet table.

A bird's eye view of the procession of a parade in Chicago held for Howard Hughes.