Howard Hughes, US aviation pioneer C016 / 8857
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Howard Hughes, US aviation pioneer C016 / 8857
Howard Hughes (1905-1976), American aviation pioneer. Hughes inherited the family estate aged 18 and dropped out of university. In 1932, he formed the Hughes Aircraft Company to indulge his passion for aircraft. Hughes built and test-piloted some of the worlds most advanced aircraft, setting numerous records. Hughes, who also became a film producer and Hollywood socialite, was one of the wealthiest men in the world. He lived as recluse for the last 20 years of his life. His legacy includes the endowment of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (founded 1953). This photograph is from a collection relating to the 1939 New York Worlds Fair
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This print captures the enigmatic figure of Howard Hughes, a true pioneer in American aviation. Born in 1905, Hughes inherited his family's fortune at a young age and abandoned his university studies to pursue his passion for aircraft. In 1932, he established the renowned Hughes Aircraft Company, which allowed him to indulge in building and test-piloting some of the most advanced planes of that time. Beyond his contributions to aviation, Hughes also dabbled in film production and became a prominent Hollywood socialite. His immense wealth made him one of the richest men on Earth during his lifetime. However, despite all this success and fame, Hughes chose to live as a recluse for the last two decades of his life. The legacy left behind by Howard Hughes is vast and influential. Not only did he leave an indelible mark on technological advancements through aviation but also founded the esteemed Howard Hughes Medical Institute in 1953. This photograph is part of a collection related to the historic 1939 New York World's Fair. In this monochrome portrait, we see Howard Hughes looking directly at the camera with intensity and determination etched upon his face. It serves as a reminder of how one man's vision can shape industries and inspire generations to come.
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