American aviator and businessman Howard Hughes lands in Paris, France. Hughes’ Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra (named ‘New York World’s Fair 1939’) in flight. Aircraft at Le Bourget airfield in Paris, France. People gather in large numbers to give a warm reception to pilot Howard Hughes during his around the world flight. United States Ambassador to France William Christian Bullitt Jr. attends the welcome party. Flags of the United States and France on flagpoles. Hughes speaks to the reporters during his refueling stop. Hughes boards the plane and takes off.
Howard Hughes during his around the world flight. Lockheed Super Electra in flight. Aircraft lands at Minneapolis, Minnesota for refueling. Hughes gets off the plane and talk to men. The name of the plane, 'New York World's Fair 1939' is seen on the fuselage. Men refuel the plane and it takes off.
Howard Hughes during his around the world flight. Howard Hughes and a man in a car during a ticker tape parade in New York, United States after flying around the world in three days. Car moves past a large crowd towards the City Hall. A band plays at the parade. Out side the city hall Mayor Fiorello H La Guardia delivers a speech.
Trans Atlantic flight to Ireland. Douglas Corrigan prepares for Trans Atlantic flight to Ireland in Curtiss Robin. Corrigan speaks to a policeman before take off. In Minneapolis, Minnesota Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden receives a warm reception. The Crown Prince arrives in a car. Cavalry units wave flags to welcome him. Dancers perform at a colorful ceremony to welcome the Crown Prince.
Fire in an oil refinery, Wellsville, New York. Oil refinery burns as it catches fire. Wrecked refinery due to fire and smoke rises. A man looks at the damage caused by the fire. Fire killed four people and injured many others.
Forest fire in Olympic Peninsula, Washington. Smoke rises from the forests due to fire in the area. Firefighters try to extinguish fire. They run for their lives as burning trees fall on ground. Trees fall in the dark at night as forest fire continues to burn the rich timber land.
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