Description given with photo: "Prepared For His Defense, Washington: Howard Hughes took the witness stand Aug. 8 well prepared to defend himself under questioning from members of the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee. The pile of paper contains statements, files, and clippings for use as reference. Credit (ACME) 8/8/47."
View of construction of one of the wings of the Hughes Flying Boat in a hangar at the Hughes Aircraft Company, June 1, 1945. Scaffolding is seen underneath the wing.