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Photograph of Howard Hughes on the flight deck of the Flying Boat, November 1, 1947
Date
1947-11-01
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from attached press release: "Howard Hughes, on the flight deck of his flying boat, world's largest airplane, discusses with his flight engineer and radio operator, plans for tomorrow's taxi testing of the 400,000 pound craft. The flight deck occupies the upper level in the nose of the 219-foot hull, Nov 1, 1947."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in airline pilot's uniform, circa late 1930s, early 1940s
Date
1938 to 1945
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes wearing an American Airways uniform.
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Photograph of Hughes after record-breaking flight, Newark (N.J.), January 19, 1937
Date
1937-01-19
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes after breaking his own cross-country speed record, January 19, 1937. Inscription with image reads: "Howard Hughes at Newark Airport. 1/37." For more information, see Image 0373 0241 whh000519.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and others studying Flying Boat plans, circa mid 1940s
Date
1942 to 1947
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes (center) studying diagrams for the Flying Boat with two unidentified men.
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Photograph of Hughes Flying Boat on Terminal Island, during assembly, January 8, 1947.
Date
1947-01-08
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being assembled at Long Beach Harbor. Stamped on back of photo: "Hughes Aircraft Photo. Los Angeles Harbor, Terminal Island are now known and Long Beach.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and Albert Lodwick beside the Northrop Gamma racer, 1936
Date
1936
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes and Albert Lodwick beside Northrop Gamma Racer.
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Photograph of the Hughes HK-1 Flying Boat docked at the Los Angeles Harbor, November 1, 1947
Date
1947-11-01
Archival Collection
Description
View of Hughes Flying Boat port bow in dry dock at Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor. Howard Hughes and Jack Jerman can be seen on the platform in the background.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and others, Terminal Island, California, November 02, 1947
Date
1947-11-02
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes surrounded by radio interviewers, reporters, and well-wishers after he tested his Flying Boat in the Los Angeles harbor.
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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Hercules, Long Beach, California, October 13, 1946
Date
1946-10-13
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photo: "Hughes' "Hercules" Ready For Tests, Long Beach, Cal. -- An aerial view shows Howard Hughes' giant plywood seaplane "Hercules" ready for taxi tests at Long Beach. The initial flight of the plane, which cost $20,000,000 and will seat 700 persons, will not be attempted until early in 1947. #1 MGS for Credit. ACME. 10/13/46."
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