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Photograph of the Flying Boat engine and pontoon during test flight, Los Angeles Harbor, November... |
A portion of the Flying Boat is visible in this photograph that was taken during Howard Hughes first test flight. Photograph likely taken from inside the plane. Los Angeles Harbor is now known as Long Beach Harbor. |
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302 |
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Photograph of Hughes Flying Boat engines during the first test flight, Los Angeles Harbor, November... |
Wing and engines of the Flying Boat are visible in this photograph that was taken during Howard Hughes first test flight. Harbor Island is visible in the distance. Photograph likely taken from inside the plane. Stamped... |
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303 |
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Aerial photograph of the Flying Boat during historic test flight, Los Angeles Harbor, November... |
The Flying Boat during Howard Hughes test flight. Harbor Island is visible in the distance. Stamped on the back Hughes Aircraft Photo." Los Angeles Harbor is now known as Long Beach Harbor. |
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304 |
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Photograph of Hughes Flying Boat on Terminal Island, during assembly, January 8, 1947. |
Transcribed from photo sleeve: Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being assembled at Long Beach Harbor. Stamped on back of photo: "Hughes Aircraft Photo" and the date "Jan 8 1947." Los Angeles Harbor, Terminal Island are... |
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305 |
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Aerial view of Hughes Flying boat launched, November 1, 1947, in preparation for the historic... |
Aerial view of Hughes Flying boat. Press release attached to back of photo: "LAUNCHING WORLD'S LARGEST PLANE The Hughes Flying boat was launched for the first time November 1, 1947. After the three concrete docks, one containing the... |
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306 |
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Photograph of new machine shop for Research, Product and Metallurgical engineering departments, circa 1924 |
Transcribed from press release attached to photograph: "LABORATORY MACHINE SHOP SPEEDS PRODUCT RESEARCH The Hughes Laboratory machine shop is devote to the building of full-scale test models of rock bits, tool joints and other drilling tools for laboratory and... |
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307 |
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Photograph of Flying Boat engines after test flight, circa 1947 |
Press release attached to photo: "HUGHES FLYING BOAT Howard Hughes' massive wooden flying boat, which flew November 2, 1947, is shown in its Long Beach hangar in the first official photograph released since its flight. The airplane,... |
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308 |
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Photo of James Howard, Larsen Warren, and Noah Dietrich, circa 1940s-1950s |
James Howard "Dutch" Kindelberger (President and General Manager of North American Aviation), Larsen Warren, and Noah Dietrich seated at a banquet table. |
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309 |
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Photograph of the top of the Hughes H-1 Racer, 1945 |
Top view of the Hughes H-1 Racer with an X painted over its R registration number on its starboard wing.The registration number NX 258Y is seen on the rudder. |
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310 |
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Photograph of launching world's largest plane, Los Angeles Harbor, November 1, 1947 |
Press release attached to back of photo: "LAUNCHING WORLD'S LARGEST PLANE The Hughes Flying boat was launched for the first time November 1, 1947. After the three concrete docks, one containing the hull and two the wing pontoons, were... |
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311 |
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Photograph of construction around the Flying Boat, Long Beach Harbor, California, July 16, 1947 |
Construction around Howard Hughes' Flying Boat at Long Beach Harbor, California. Date stamped on back of photo. |
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312 |
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Aerial photograph of the second XF-11, Culver City, California, April 3, 1947 |
The XF-11, a reconnaissance plane that Hughes built and designed in conjunction with Air Material Command engineers, sits in a field. Automobiles with cameras on top are parked, ready to chase the plane on its test flight. |
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313 |
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Photograph of Hughes Flying Boat on Terminal Island, during assembly, January 8, 1947. |
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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314 |
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Aerial photograph of Hughes Flying Boat ready for tests, Terminal Island, California, October 13, 1946 |
Press Release attached to 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,... |
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315 |
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Aerial photograph of the Flying Boat during the historic test flight, Los Angeles Harbor, November... |
The Flying Boat during Howard Hughes first test flight November 2, 1947. Los Angeles Harbor is now known as Long Beach. |
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316 |
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Photograph of a section of the Flying Boat being moved to Los Angeles Harbor, June,... |
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 Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June 1946. |
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317 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at a press conference, circa late 1940s/early 1950s |
Howard Hughes at a press conference, standing in front of a plane. |
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318 |
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Aerial photograph of the second XF-11 prototype, April, 1947 |
The second XF-11 prototype parked on the tarmac. |
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319 |
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Photograph of the main section of the Flying Boat being moved to Los Angeles Harbor,... |
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 Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June 1946. |
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320 |
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Photograph of a section of the Flying Boat being moved past a stand of trees... |
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 Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled June 1946. Stamped on back... |
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321 |
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Photograph of a section of the Flying Boat being moved to Los Angeles Harbor for... |
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 Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled June 1946. |
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322 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes giving a press conference, circa late 1940s/early 1950s |
Howard Hughes at a press conference, standing in front of a plane. |
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323 |
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Photograph of crowds and policeman watching as a section of the Flying Boat is being... |
Crowds and policeman watching as a section of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose or Flying Boat is being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled... |
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324 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and an unidentified man, circa 1950s |
Howard Hughes and an unidentified man. |
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325 |
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Photograph of a section of the Flying Boat being moved from Culver City, California for... |
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 Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled June 1946. |
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326 |
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Photograph of a section of the Flying Boat being moved to Los Angeles Harbor, June,... |
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 Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled June 1946. |
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327 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes preparing for his second flight of the XF-11, Culver City, California,... |
Transcribed from press release attached to photo: "HUGHES READY FOR TAKE-OFF IN SECOND XF-11 FLIGHT. CULVER CITY, Calif., April 5 - Howard Hughes, famed flier-industrialist, recovered from injuries following crash last July 7, is shown here just before he... |
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328 |
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Photograph of crowds and policeman waiting for a section of the Flying Boat to pass... |
Crowds and motorcycle policeman watching as a section of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose or Flying Boat is being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was... |
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329 |
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Aerial photograph of the wing-flap of the Flying Boat being moved to Los Angeles Harbor... |
The 74-foot wing-flap of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose or Flying Boat is enroute from Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled June 1946. |
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330 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes inside of the DC-3, April, 1947 |
Howard Hughes inside of the DC-3. Stamped on back of photo: "Hughes Aircraft Photo". |
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331 |
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Photograph of a section of the Flying Boat being moved to Los Angeles Harbor, June,... |
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 Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June 1946. |
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332 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes exiting a plane, circa late 1940s/early 1950s |
Howard Hughes exiting a plane with two unidentified men. |
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333 |
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Photograph of interior of an Army Air Forces airplance, circa 1940s-1950s |
The interior of a plane that was being used by the Army Air Forces to take aerial photographs. The photo has the identification F-23471 A. C. in the bottom right corner. |
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334 |
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Photograph of Army Air Forces officers, Mitchell Field, New York, circa 1940s - 1950s |
Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Two unidentified men in the Army Air Forces at the Mosaic Department, 8th Photo Section, in Mitchell Field New York." The photo has the identification 19829 A. C. in the bottom right corner. |
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335 |
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Photograph of radar testing at the Hughes Aircraft Company, Culver City, California, 1959 |
Engineers test radar equipment at the Hughes Aircraft Company in 1959. |
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336 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and men at Hughes Tool Company, Houston, Texas, July 30,... |
Howard Hughes (2nd from right) with group of men inside the Hughes Tool Company shop in Houston. |
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337 |
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Photograph of the RKO Radio Pictures building, California, circa early 1950s |
RKO Radio Pictures Inc. building owned by Howard Hughes. |
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338 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa 1935-1945 |
L-R: Dick Goddard, (?) Connor, Howard Hughes, Al Lodrinek (sp?), Edward Lund, Tommy (?). |
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339 |
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Photograph of a man working on rock bit drilling pieces at the Hughes Tool... |
A man working on Hughes rock bit drilling pieces at the Hughes Tool Company in Houston. |
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340 |
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Photograph of a poster advertising The Outlaw, 1950 |
Poster advertising Howard Hughes' RKO Production, The Outlaw, starring Jane Russel. |
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341 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in airline pilot's uniform, circa late 1930s, early 1940s |
Howard Hughes wearing an American Airways uniform. |
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342 |
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Howard Hughes in cockpit of the first XF-11, Culver City, California, July 7, 1946 |
Howard Hughes warming up the first XF-11 prototype. |
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343 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes and two men, Houston, Texas, July 30, 1938 |
Howard Hughes (rt.)with two other unidentified men inside the Hughes Tool Co. factory in Houston. |
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344 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes with American Legion Commanders, Hollywood, 1952 |
L-R: Edward Underwood, Commander of the Hollywood American Legion Motion Picture Post #43; Howard Hughes, Managing Director of production for RKO Pictures; John D. Home, Department Commander of the American Legion. |
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345 |
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Photograph of Howard Hughes at his desk, circa 1935-1945 |
Howard Hughes at his desk. |
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346 |
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Photograph of a man working on rock bit drilling pieces at the Hughes Tool... |
Transcribed from attached press release: "HUGHES ROCK BIT PRODUCTION more than 500,000 rock bits produced last year by the Hughes Tool Company, Houston, Texas, for drilling the kind of deep wells which now produce 90 per cent of the... |
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347 |
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Photograph of men working in the Hughes Tool Co. factory, Houston, Texas, circa 1950s |
Men working on Hughes rock drilling bit piece #5411-482 at the Hughes Tool company in Houston, Texas. |
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348 |
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Photograph of Ira C. Eaker giving out an award, circa 1940s-1950s |
General Ira C. Eaker, the Vice President of Hughes Tool Company and Hughes Aircraft, giving an unidentified man an award. |
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349 |
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Photograph of the Hughes rock drill bit type R-1, circa 1945-1955 |
A close-up of a hard formation rock bit type R-1, the engineering marvel on which the hughes fortune was founded. |
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Photograph of a drill bit at the Hughes Tool Co., Houston, Texas, circa 1950s |
Transcribed from attached press release: "LITTLE BIT Only an inch and a quarter in diameter, this "microbit" enables engineers at the Hughes Tool Company, Houston, Texas, to estimate the performance of full-size bits for the oil drilling industry. ... |