Howard Hughes on the flight deck of the HK-1, Flying Boat (the largest plane in the world) discussing with his flight engineer and radio operator, Dave Evans, the plans for the next day's taxi testing of the 400,000 pound craft. The flight deck occupies the upper level in the nose of the 219-foot hull. The Flying Boat was assembled on Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor.
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 02 (Restrictions apply)