Howard Hughes (The Aviator)

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Soaring Through Time: Celebrating the Legend of Howard Hughes

A visionary entangled in flight and fame, Hughes soared high on dreams and innovation but plummeted into a world of obsession and isolation, battling demons that shadowed his brilliance, forever chasing the horizon of his own making.

Howard Hughes (The Aviator) Trivia

What was the name of Howard Hughes' famous aircraft that set world records in the 1930s? (Expert)
#1: H-1 Racer
#2: Spruce Goose
#3: Constellation
#4: Lockheed Vega
What was Howard Hughes' primary profession before becoming known as an aviation pioneer? (Genius)
#1: Film Director
#2: Engineer
#3: Real Estate Developer
#4: Businessman
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Howard Hughes (The Aviator) Fun Facts

Howard Hughes set a record in 1935 by flying a modified Lockheed 14 Super Electra at a speed of 352 miles per hour, making him one of the fastest aviators of his time.
Howard Hughes produced and directed the 1930 film Hell's Angels, which featured one of the largest aerial battle scenes ever filmed at that time.

Howard Hughes (The Aviator) Polls

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