A view of Howard Hughes (right) being asked about his controversial XF-11 photo reconnaissance plane by Senator Harry Cain (left), Republican of Washington, in Culver City, California. An unidentified man sits between the two.

The black and white view Mayor Laguardia and Grover Whelen watched Howard Hughes land in his Lockheed 14 aircraft at Floyd Bennett Field, New York. Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Mayor Laguardia (left) and Grover Whelen looking skyward as they see the approaching Howard Hughes and his globe girdlers complete A Round The World flight, 7-24-38. (Press Association)."

Description given with photo: "Losing Money on Flying Boat, Says Hughes, Culver City, Calif.: Howard Hughes (center, facing camera) makes his first appearance before the press since the start of the senate investigation into his multi-million dollar plane contracts. Hughes said the government is getting its $18,000,000 worth out of his big, eight-engined flying boat but he's losing money. the plane has yet to be flown. Credit (ACME). 7-30-47."

Howard Hughes on a ladder, climbing into the XF-11. A police officer is seen in the background.

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). The presentation slide lists the steps required to conduct atmospheric and underground bomb tests. 

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). The presentation slide title reads, "Underground nuclear test execution sequence"

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). The presentation slide title reads, "Comparative Radiation Exposures"