The millionaire pilot, film producer, and eventual recluse
Howard Hughes Jr. (1905-1976) founded Hughes Aircraft Company in
1932. See the related link for more information.
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Hughes H-4 Hercules
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I believe it was the "Spruce Goose" built by Howard Hughes.
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In 1939 Howard Hughes paid almost $7 million dollars for a
controlling interest in Trans World Airlines (TWA). Hughes was also
the founder and owner of Hughes Aircraft Company, an aerospace and
defense contractor.