From the David Rea Collection of Howard Hughes Publicity Photographs (PH-00400). This collection is comprised of publicity photographs of Howard Hughes and his aircrafts, from approximately the 1940s to the 1950s, that were compiled by David Rea, former pilot for Hughes Aircraft Company. This collection also includes clippings and technical drawings of Hughes aircrafts. Note: Newspaper clippings were not digitized, but are available in the reading room. All digital objects from this collection are part of a photographic album.
Description given with photo: "As Hughes Began Testimony, Washington: Like a "Hollywood movie set" is this general view of the Senate Caucus Room as plane manufacturer, Howard Hughes began his testimony today (Aug. 6) before the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee. At the witness table (center) sits Hughes (right) and the attorney for the Hughes Tool Co., T.A. Slack (left). On left, directly in front of the battery of newsreel cameras is the committee table. Credit (ACME) 8/7/47."
Description given with photo: "102,266 - Watch Your Credit - International News Photo. Slug - (Slack-Flanagan-Hughes) War Probers Subpoenaed Hughes' Private Papers, Washington, D.C. Senate War Investigating Committee counsel Francis Flanagan, center, is shown as he presented a subpoena issued by sub-committee chairman Homer Ferguson, (R) of Mich., directing Howard Hughes, right, to produce all private records connected with the Hughes wartime aircraft contract inquiry. Thomas A. Slack, counsel for Hughes, is at left. -INP Photo by G.B. Kress- 8/8/47."
Howard Hughes leaving his private hangar as he is wished "happy landings" and well wishes by friends before he boards his speedy Lockheed plane at Union Air Terminal in Burbank, California.
Description given with photo: "Hughes Leaves For California, Washington: Howard Hughes signs autographs as he arrives at Washington Airport Aug. 12 for return trip to California following the adjournment of the Senate hearing on his plane contracts. Hughes said he would be back on Now. 17 to finish his story before the Senate Subcommittee if the inquiry is resumed on the date. Creditline (ACME) 8/12/47."