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Photograph of Howard Hughes and Dave Evans on the Flying Boat, Los Angeles Harbor, November... |
Howard Hughes with his flight engineer and Dave Evans, radio operator, preparing for the Flying Boat's taxi test the next day. The group is shown on the flight deck of the 24,000 horsepower craft. The Flying Boat was assembled on... |
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202 |
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Photograph of John D. Home, Howard Hughes, and Edward Underwood, circa late 1950s |
Standing from left to right are John D. Home (Department of Communications of the American Legion), Howard Hughes (Managing Director of Production of RKO), and Edward Underwood (Department of Communications of Hollywood American Legion Motion Picture Post #43), in the... |
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203 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat skimming the water in the Los Angeles Harbor, November... |
The Hughes Flying Boat taking off (or landing) in the Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947. |
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204 |
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Photograph of a crowd watching the wing of the Hughes Flying Boat in transit, California,... |
A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June... |
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205 |
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Photograph of Rear Admiral C.J. Seiberlich, circa late 1940s |
Rear Admiral C.J. Seiberlich, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, is shown at the controls of the Hughes Flying Boat in its Long Beach, California hangar. The Navy had expressed an interest in using the craft in an experimental capacity, circa... |
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206 |
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Photograph of an unidentified plane flying through clouds, May 2, 1947 |
An unidentified plane flying through clouds on May 2, 1947. |
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207 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes giving a news conference next to his DC-3, New York, 1947 |
Howard Hughes giving a news conference beside his airplane after landing in New York. This was his first flight after the nearly fatal XF-11 prototype crash in 1946. |
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208 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes under the second XF-11, April 3, 1947 |
Howard Hughes prior to test-piloting the second XF-11 prototype, a duplicate of the plane which crashed on July 7 the previous year. |
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209 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and unidentified man on the flight deck of the Flying Boat,... |
Transcribed from attached press release: "Howard Hughes, right, noted aircraft designer and industrialist is shown for the first time on the flight deck of the famed Hughes flying boat, which he designed and built. It is the largest airplane in... |
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210 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and the second XF-11, April 3, 1947 |
Howard Hughes standing on a ladder beneath the second XF-11 prototype before his April 4, 1947 flight. |
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211 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes under the propeller of his DC-3, April, 1947 |
Howard Hughes under the propeller of his Douglas DC-3 aircraft. The photo was taken right before or after his first flight since the nearly fatal XF-11 crash in 1946. |
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212 |
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Photograph of the Flying Boat hull being moved form the hangar, Culver City, California, 1946 |
The Flying Boat hull being moved from the Culver City plant to a dock on Terminal Island in Long Beach, California. A crowd of onlookers is gathered to watch. |
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213 |
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Photograph of Howard Huges with N. M. Stefano and Rea Hopper, Oct. 23, 1952 |
Howard Hughes (center) standing under the XH-17 (Flying Crane) with N. M. Stefano (left) and Rea Hopper (right). |
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214 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes emerging from his Douglas DC-3, New York, April, 1947 |
Howard Hughes emerging from his airplane after landing in New York. This was his first flight after the nearly fatal XF-11 prototype crash in 1946. |
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215 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and a crowd with the Hughes XH-17, October 23, 1952 |
Howard Hughes (second from left) standing under the blade of the XH-17, Flying Crane with L-R: Rea Hopper, Director of the Aeronautical Division, Hughes Aircraft Company; Hughes; Clyde Jones, Director of Engineering, Hughes Tool Company Aeronautical Division; Warren Reed, Assistant;... |
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216 |
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Photograph of Robert Maheu and unidentified man, circa 1970s |
Robert Maheu is on the left. The other man is not identified. |
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217 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in the cockpit of his DC-3, April, 1947 |
Howard Hughes in the cockpit of his Douglas DC-3 aircraft. The photo was taken right before or after his first flight since the nearly fatal XF-11 crash in 1946. |
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218 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes demonstrating a radar safety device, May 1, 1947 |
Howard Hughes at the controls of a TWA Constellation demonstrates his new radar saftey device, May 1, 1947. |
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219 |
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Photograph of Hughes Executive Air Terminal, Las Vegas, circa 1968 |
Hughes Executive Air Terminal, Las Vegas |
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220 |
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Photograph of men in the interior of the Flying Boat, November 2, 1947 |
Unidentified men in the interior of the 219-foot long hull of the world's largest airplane, Howard Hughes' flying boat, prior to initial water taxi tests to be conducted with Hughes at the controls, Nov. 2, 1947. |
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221 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and film reels, circa 1950s |
Howard Hughes sits at a desk surrounded by film reels and film equipment. |
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222 |
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Aerial photograph of the Flying Boat skating across Los Angeles Harbor, November 6, 1947 |
Hughes' famous Flying Boat, Nov. 6, 1947. Los Angeles Harbor is currenly known as Long Beach Harbor, California. |
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223 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa 1947 |
Howard Hughes, possibly right before or after the April 4, 1947 flight of the second XF-11 prototype. |
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224 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with a reporter, New York, July, 1947 |
Howard Hughes standing with an unidentified reporter next to the second XF-11, after landing in New York. |
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225 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in the cockpit of the XF-11, Culver City, California, July 7,... |
Transcribed from back of photo: "Howard Hughes (in cockpit) warms up the XF-11 for its initial test flight. It is one of the world's fastest long-range photographic planes, July 7, 1946." |
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226 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes on the flight deck of the Flying Boat, November 1, 1947 |
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... |
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227 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and the XF-11, Culver City, California, July 7, 1946 |
Transcribed from back of photo: "Howard Hughes in the cockpit of the new XF-11 reconnaissance plane which he designed and built in conjuntion with Air Material Command engineers. He is preparing for its first flight. One of the world's fastest... |
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228 |
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Photograph of the Flying Boat launching into Los Angeles Harbor, November 1, 1947 |
The Hughes flying boat was launched for the first time, (Nov 1, 1947) after the three concrete docks, one containing the hull and two the wing pontoons, were pumped with sea water to the outside level, gates were lowered and... |
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229 |
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Photograph of the interior tail of the Flying Boat, 1947 |
Interior of the flying boat-looking toward the tail. The man is dwarfed by the giant interior of the airplane. |
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230 |
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Aerial photograph of the fully assembled Flying Boat, Los Angeles Harbor, June 23, 1947 |
An aerial view of the Flying Boat docked at the Los Angeles (now Long Beach) Harbor. |
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231 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at a press conference beside his Douglas DC-3, New York, April,... |
Howard Hughes giving a news Conference beside his airplane after landing in New York. This was his first flight after the nearly fatal XF-11 prototype crash in 1946. |
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232 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in the cockpit of the Flying Boat, Los Angeles Harbor, November... |
Howard Hughes at the controls of his Flying Boat. Los Angeles Harbor is currenly known as Long Beach Harbor, California. |
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233 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at his desk, circa 1947 |
Howard hughes seated at his desk. |
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234 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and pilots in the cockpit of the Flying Boat, November 1,... |
Trascribed from attached press release: " Howard Hughes (wearing hat) talks over details of tomorrow's initial taxi testing of his 24,000 horsepower flying boat, Nov. 1, 1947." Hughes is standing between Chal Bowen(?) (left) and Gale J. Moore (right). |
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235 |
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Photograph of the Howard Hughes operations headquarters, Hollywood, circa 1960s |
Headquarters and communications center for Howard Hughes operations. |
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236 |
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Photograph of Robert Maheu and two unidentified men, circa 1970s |
Robert Maheu, seated at right, with two unidentified men. |
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237 |
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Aerial photograph of the fully assembled Flying Boat docked at Los Angeles Harbor, June 23,... |
An aerial view of the Flying Boat docked at the Los Angeles (now Long Beach) Harbor. |
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238 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and a group of men with the Hughes XH-17, October 23,... |
Howard Hughes (second from left) standing under the blade of the XH-17, Flying Crane with L-R: Rea Hopper, Director of the Aeronautical Division, Hughes Aircraft Company; Hughes; Clyde Jones, Director of Engineering, Hughes Tool Company Aeronautical Division; Warren Reed, Assistant;... |
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239 |
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Aerial photograph of Hughes Tool Company, Houston, Texas, circa 1960s |
Aerial view of the main office and plant of the Hughes Tool Company, in Houston, Texas. |
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240 |
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Photographs for press release, Hughes demonstrates new radar warning, May 1, 1947 |
Photographs that accompany the attached press release: "HUGHES DEMONSTRATES NEW RADAR WARNING
Howard Hughes, at the controls of the TWA Constellation, demonstrates the efficiency of his new radar safety device, which is being installed on all TWA planes and which will... |
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241 |
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Photograph of the Flying Boat being assembled at the Long Beach Harbor, California, January 8,... |
Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being assembled at the Long Beach Harbor in January 1947. Date stamped on back of photo. |
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242 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat at the Long Beach Harbor, California, January 8, 1947 |
The Hughes Flying Boat and workers at Pier E on the Long Beach Harbor in California, 1947. |
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243 |
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Aerial photograph of a part of Hughes Flying Boat being moved to the Los Angeles... |
A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June... |
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244 |
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Photograph of Hughes Flying Boat section being moved to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles... |
A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June... |
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245 |
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Photograph of a Flying Boat section being placed at dock, June 15, 1946 |
A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being placed in dock on Terminal Island. Stamped on back of photo: "Hughes Aircraft Photo" and the date "Jun 15 1946." Los Angeles Harbor and Terminal Island are... |
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246 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and Noah Dietrich, Houston, July 30, 1938 |
Howard Hughes and Noah Dietrich (the chief Executive Officer of the Howard Hughes Corporation from 1925-1957), during a dinner in Houston honoring Hughes' world flight. |
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247 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in his RKO office, 1946-1957 |
Photograph of Howard Hughes, posing in his RKO studio, movie camera behind, with finished reels in cupboard. |
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248 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes after the landing of the second XF-11, 1947 |
Howard Hughes after the landing of the second XF-11, 1947. An unidentified man is seen behind him. Duplicate of whh000017 |
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249 |
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Portrait photograph of young Howard Hughes |
Portrait photograph of a young Howard Hughes. |
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250 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes news conference, New York, April, 1947 |
Howard Hughes at a press conference, standing in front of a DC-3. This was his first flight after the nearly fatal XF-11 prototype crash in 1946. |