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Aviator Howard Hughes airplane flight record..
Aviator Howard Hughes airplane flight record..
Item # 722205
January 14, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, January 14, 1936
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Transcontinental airplane speed flight record
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MOVIE PRODUCER FLIES ACROSS U.S. IN 9 1-2 HOURS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
background: In January 1936, Howard Hughes made headlines with a record-breaking transcontinental flight that showcased both his skill as an aviator and the advanced engineering of his custom-built Northrop Gamma, the Sky Chief. Taking off from Los Angeles on January 13, Hughes flew solo across the country in harsh winter conditions, covering more than 2,400 miles in just 9 hours, 27 minutes, and shattering the previous speed record. Averaging over 260 mph, he demonstrated the potential of high-speed, long-distance aviation and cemented his reputation as one of the era’s boldest innovators. Hughes landed in Newark, New Jersey to crowds and reporters who hailed the feat as a triumph of modern flight, marking an important milestone in America’s march toward faster coast-to-coast air travel.
Category: The 20th Century
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