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Photograph of the second XF-11 prototype, April 3, 1947 |
The second XF-11 prototype, a reconnaissance plane the Howard Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Material Command engineers. |
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Photograph of the second XF-11 prototype, April 3, 1947 |
The second XF-11 prototype, a reconnaissance plane the Howard Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Material Command engineers. |
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Photograph of the second XF-11 prototype, April 3, 1947 |
The second XF-11 prototype, a reconnaissance plane the Howard Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Material Command engineers. |
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54 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, Washington, D.C., August 1947 |
Howard Hughes pictured after Senate hearings in Washington, D.C. in 1947. |
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55 |
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Photograph of the buildings where the Flying Boat was assembled, Long Beach Harbor, September 26,... |
The Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or Flying Boat being assembled at Long Beach Harbor. |
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Photograph of the second XF-11 prototype, April 3, 1947 |
The second XF-11 prototype, a reconnaissance plane the Howard Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Material Command engineers. |
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57 |
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Photograph of XF-11 plane at the Hughes Airport, Culver City, California, July 7, 1946 |
First test flight of the XF-11 at the Hughes Airport in Culver City, California in 1946. |
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58 |
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Photograph of TWA Constellation in flight, May 2, 1947 |
TWA Constellation plane in flight, May 1947. |
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59 |
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Photograph of second XF-11 prototype plane on the runway, April 4, 1947 |
The second Hughes XF-11 prototype on a runway prior to a test flight in 1947. |
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60 |
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Photograph of a blimp advertising The Outlaw starring Jane Russell, 1943 |
Blimp used to promote the motion picture "The Outlaw," produced by Howard Hughes' RKO Productions, January 1950. Advertising reads, "The Outlaw. Kept off the screen for 3 years, it's coming at last! Jane Russell." |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at the Hughes Aircraft Company, Culver City, California, 1947 |
Howard Hughes at his desk at Hughes Aircraft Company, 1947. A painting of the XF-11 is seen on the wall behind Hughes. |
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62 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat, Long Beach, California, June 23, 1947 |
Aerial view of the Hughes Flying Boat at Pier E in Long Beach, California in 1947. |
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63 |
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Photograph of Dick Hannah in his office, Los Angeles, 1973 |
Dick Hannah, official spokesman for Howard Hughes, is seen behind his desk in his office. |
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64 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with Walter Huston on the set of The Outlaw, Hollywood, circa... |
Howard Hughes (holding script) talks with actor Walter Huston (sitting, at the left) on the set of the motion picture "The Outlaw." |
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65 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in cockpit of the XF-11, Culver City, California, July 7, 1946 |
Howard Hughes in the cockpit of the XF-11. Trucks and emergency vehicles are seen nearby. |
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66 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in pilot's gear, Newark, New Jersey, 1937 |
Howard Hughes, wearing pilot's overalls and gear with parachute, at the tail of the Hughes H-1 Racer, in Newark, New Jersey. Unidentified men are seen behind him. |
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67 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat floating in the Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947 |
The Hughes Flying Boat at Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947. |
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68 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and Walter Huston on the set of The Outlaw, Hollywood, circa... |
Howard Hughes (on right) talks with actor Walter Huston (on left) on the set of the motion picture "The Outlaw." |
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69 |
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Photograph of electronic equipment testing at Hughes Aircraft Company, Culver City, California, 1959 |
Technicians working with large pieces of electronic equipment. |
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70 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with a Douglas DC-3, 1947 |
Howard Hughes and an unidentified man stand next to a Douglas DC-3 aircraft. |
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71 |
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Portrait painting, collage of Howard Hughes, circa early 1950s |
Portrait collage painting of Howard Hughes in the early 1950s. |
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72 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in a film editing lab, circa late 1940s to early 1950s |
Howard Hughes sits in a chair in front of a film editing desk. Behind the desk are shelves holding various reels of film. A film editing machine is seen on the desk. |
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73 |
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Photograph of Lockheed-14 at Floyd Bennett Airport, Brooklyn, July 10, 1938 |
Spectators surround a Lockheed-14 on a runway at Floyd Bennett Airport in Brooklyn. Automobiles and media members are among the crowd. |
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74 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and co-pilot at HK-1 gauges, October 31, 1947 |
Howard Hughes (right) and unidentified co-pilot at the gauge panel of the Hughes HK-1 Flying Boat. |
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75 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes, circa 1920s |
Portrait of Howard Hughes taken in the Ambassador Hotel in the 1920s. |
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76 |
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Photograph of Northrop Gamma Racer at Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 13, 1936 |
Howard Hughes in the cockpit of a Northrop Gamma Racer, surrounded by media and crowds in front of hangar at the Newark Airport. |
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77 |
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Photograph of first XF-11 plane taking off, July 7, 1946 |
The first prototype of the XF-11, flown by Howard Hughes, taking off. |
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78 |
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Photograph of second XF-11 plane lifting off, April 4, 1947 |
Photograph of a second XF-11 lifting off, April 4, 1947. |
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79 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat being towed into the Los Angeles Harbor, November 1,... |
The Hughes Flying Boat being towed toward Los Angeles Harbor, November 1, 1947. |
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80 |
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Photograph of Landmark Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1970s |
Daytime photo of the tower of the Landmark Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Also visible is the roof of the casino below, and a large parking lot across the street. |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes climbing into the XF-11, Culver City, California, July 7, 1946 |
Howard Hughes on a ladder, climbing into the XF-11. A police officer is seen in the background. |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at the TWA Constellation controls, May 1, 1947 |
Howard Hughes at the controls of a TWA Constellation aircraft, demonstrating his new radar safety device, May 1, 1947. |
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83 |
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Photograph of Howard R. Hughes, Sr., with trench mining drill, Houston, Texas, September 29, 1917 |
Howard R. Hughes, Sr., standing outdoors by a trench mining drill, which is underneath a tent-like canopy. Part of the Sharps-Hughes Tool Company's Second and Girard Streets plant is seen in the background. |
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84 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes standing near Douglas DC-3, New York, 1947 |
Howard Hughes standing under the propeller of a Douglas DC-3. |
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85 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and others studying Flying Boat plans, circa mid 1940s |
Howard Hughes (center) studying diagrams for the Flying Boat with two unidentified men. |
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86 |
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Photograph of the second XF-11 plane during a test flight, April 3, 1947 |
The second prototype of the XF-11 seen during a test flight in 1947. |
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87 |
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Film still of air combat scene from Hell's Angels, 1930 |
Air combat scene from the motion picture "Hell's Angels," directed by Howard Hughes and released in 1930. |
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88 |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat fuselage in transport, California, June 15, 1945 |
The fuselage of the Hughes Flying Boat is seen in transport on a moving truck rig on a narrow road in the country, on its way to Long Beach Harbor. Small groups of people gather to watch. |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with Lockheed-14 plane, Le Bourget, France, July 11, 1938 |
Howard Hughes surrounded by a crowd at Le Bourget Field in France, in front of a Lockheed-14, July 11, 1938. |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at the Flying Boat's controls, Los Angeles Harbor, November 1, 1947 |
Howard Hughes at the controls of the Flying Boat, November 1, 1947, prior to its first taxi tests in the Los Angeles Harbor. |
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91 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with Northrop Gamma Racer, January 1, 1936 |
Howard Hughes standing beside the Northrop Gamma Racer, January 1, 1936. |
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92 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with the second XF-11, April 3, 1947 |
Howard Hughes signing the flight plan in front of the second XF-11. |
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93 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with XH-17 helicopter, Culver City, California, October 23, 1952 |
L-R: Rea Hopper, Director of the Aeronautical Division, Hughes Aircraft Company; Howard Hughes; Clyde Jones, Director of Engineering, Hughes Tool Company Aeronautical Division; Warren Reed, Assistant; Col. Carl E. Jackson, Air Research and Development Headquarters, Baltimore; Gale J. Moore, pilot;... |
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat fuselage in transport, California, circa June 1945 |
Fuselage of the Hughes Flying Boat being transported from a hangar by truck. The moving truck and rig have signs from Star House Movers, Inc., of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. Groups of people stand by to watch. |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with Jules Furthman on the set of The Outlaw, Hollywood, circa... |
Howard Hughes (facing camera) talks with Jules Furthman (left), author of the story and screenplay of the motion picture "The Outlaw." Transcribed from attached press release: "From Russell Birdwell and Associates After an absence of ten years from motion... |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes giving a news conference, New York, April, 1947 |
Howard Hughes speaks into two microphones as he gives a news conference beside the Douglas DC-3, after landing in New York. This was his first flight after the nearly fatal crash of the first XF-11. A number of officials... |
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Aerial photograph of Hughes Airport, Culver City, California, circa early 1960s |
Aerial view of the airport at Hughes' aircraft plant in Culver City, California. The airport's runway was in operation from 1941 to 1985. |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with a drawn-in mustache, October 11, 1956 |
Portrait of Howard Hughes with a drawn-in mustache. |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with unidentified man beside the second XF-11, April 4, 1947 |
Howard Hughes (right) with unidentified man before the flight of the second XF-11 prototype, April 4, 1947. |
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Photograph of Hughes H-1 Racer taking off, Santa Ana, California, September 13, 1935 |
The Hughes H-1 Racer taking off from Santa Ana Airport in California. The Santa Ana Mountains are seen in the distance. |