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United States Bell X-1 releases from B-29 Superfortress and X-2 releases from B-50 aircraft during test flights in California.
Speed and altitude tests being conducted by Bell X-1 at Edwards Air Force Base, California. U.S. Air Force B-29 Superfortess in flight with U.S. Air Force Bell X-1 under its wing. Speed and Mach attainment painted on fuselage of the aircraft. Bell X-1 aircraft releases from B-29 mid flight and begins a solo flight circa 1947. Next scene shows the X-2 released from a B-50 circa 1955. Animation shows radar tracking flight course details for the future X-15. It also depicts its course of flight and the landing of X-15.
Hughes XF-11 military aircraft flying over California, in various configurations, landing gear extended and retracted.
A flight of Hughes XF-11 aircraft over California. The aircraft being pulled by a tug, on which a number of airport workers are riding. The aircraft in level flight, clean, with gear and flaps up. U.S. Air Force insignia painted on fuselage. Pilot visible in forward tandem seat of bubble cockpit. Several views of XF-11 aircraft in flight with landing gear extended. several views of the XF-11 in level flight with landing gear retracted and then of the aircraft in process of lowering landing gear, main gear first, followed by nose gear.
Howard Hughes rehearsing a statement to be broadcast defending himself against Owen Brewster's Senate investigation
Howard hughes rehearses a statement and response to question, regarding charges against him levied by Senator Owen Brewster, Chairmain of the Senate Special Committee to investigate National Defense Programs. He states that the committee is investigating two of his airplane projects: the XF-11 photographic plane and his large flying boat. He states that he expects to testify before the committee.
Howard Hughes in the cockpit of Hughes H-4 Hercules ("Spruce Goose") in California, United States
Howard Hughes preparing for the maiden flight of the H-4 Hercules flying boat. Interior view of Hughes h-4 Hercules at a port in California, United States.Exterior views. A man walks on the wings of the plane. A man speaks into microphone at radio operators station..A man performs checks at the flight engineers position.. Howard Hughes walks past him. The flight engineers position shows instruments for monitoring essential information about each of the 8 engines. Howard Hughes in the cockpit and then returns to speak with flight engineer. speaks over a hand set in the cockpit and sets gyro compass and prepares to start engines.He "cracks the throttles. Another view of Howard Hughes on the dock looking over the lines securing the flying boat. Another vies of interior and cockpit of aircraft.
Hughes H-4 Hercules ("Spruce Goose") towed into position for its maiden flight in California, United States
Hughes H-4 Hercules flying boat,is prepared fot maiden flight. Barrier is removed by engine driven cable and lines are cast off. Crew boards. Crowd assembles to watch. Howard Hughes goes aboard. and access ladder is removed. The flying boat is towed out of its berth.
Hughes H-4 Hercules flying boat reaches point of liftoff on its maiden flight in California, United States.
Hughes H-4 Hercules flying boat on its maiden flight in California, United States. The Hercules accelerates throwing up a large trailing wake that diminishes as she gains speed and her hull rises approaching liftoff. The H-4 Hercules taxis back after completing the short flight. Her registration number, NX 37602 is clearly visible on her tail.