The Rebel Yell, Vol. 15, No. 15 THURSDAY EDITION (1992-10-15), page 15
Section
TEMPEST
Page
15
Digital ID
rby_1992101501_015
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Photograph of the HK-1, Hughes Flying Boat, returning from its historic test flight, November 2, 1947
Date
1947-11-02
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed press release from back of photograph: "Howard Hughes' flying boat, world's largest plane, rides free off Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor immediately after its launching yesterday. The plane's vertical stabilizer tip rides about 80 feet above the water as the air giant floats for the first time. With Hughes at the controls, the colossal craft will get first water taxi tests today."
Image
Photograph of the fuselage of Hughes' Flying Boat being moved to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor, 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June of 1946.
Image
Photograph of the fuselage of the Hughes Flying Boat being moved to Terminal Island, Los Angeles Harbor, 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June of 1946.
Image
Articles of incorporation for Hughes Industries Company, Limited, includes amendment with name change to Hughes Tool Company, photocopies from 1929 to 1949, approximately 1972 to 1978
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Film Production Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 427 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 427 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Hughes Airport Center: Bilco Co. product catalogues, 1986
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
J. A. Tiberti Construction Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00855
Collection Name: J. A. Tiberti Construction Records
Box/Folder: Box 081
Collection Name: J. A. Tiberti Construction Records
Box/Folder: Box 081
Archival Component