Historical Events tagged with "howard hughes"
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Howard Hughes' XF-11 Prototype Crashes in Beverly Hills
Howard Hughes, the American aviation pioneer, experienced a near-fatal accident when his XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype crashed into a Beverly Hills neighborhood. The crash occurred during a test flight, leading to a dramatic emergency landing in a residential area. Hughes managed to escape the wreckage of the aircraft despite sustaining serious injuries, highlighting both his daring spirit and the risks associated with experimental aviation technology.
Continue ReadingHoward Hughes Sets New World Flight Record
Howard Hughes embarked on a groundbreaking 91-hour flight around the globe in the Lockheed 14 Super Electra. Departing from Newark, New Jersey, on July 10, 1938, Hughes aimed to showcase advancements in aviation and push the limits of commercial flight. He returned to the same airport on July 14, completing the journey with only brief stops for refueling, thus setting a new record for circumnavigating the Earth by air.
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