HUGHES' GIANT PLANE GETS FLAPS This 74-foot wing-flap for the world's largest airplane, built by Howard Hughes, is almost as long as the wing of a standard 21-passenger airliner. The flap, one of two which will be installed in the 320-foot wing of the giant flying boat, is en route from the Hughes Aircraft plant at Culver City, California, to Los Angeles Harbor where the plane is being assembled. Transcribed from the photo sleeve: " June 1946."
Margaret Lilland, secretary to six commanders of Nellis Air Force Base, being honored at a luncheon by her bosses, June 18, 1978. Back row, standing left to right: Cesar Martinez (Colonel USAF, Ret.); Richard Ayresman (Colonel USAF, Ret.); Major General James Hildreath; Homer Hansen (Major General USAF, Ret.); And Brigadier General William Drew. Seated left: William S. Chairsell (Major General USAF, Ret.); and R. G. Taylor (Major Genereal USAF, Ret.). Nellis Air Force Base
The hull of the $20,000,000 airplane, also known as the Flying Boat or Spruce Goose, being transferred from Culver City to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor. The Flying Boat was moved to Terminal Island's graving dock where construction was completed in June of 1947.