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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hughes_Aircraft_CompanyHughes Aircraft Company - Wikipedia

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   The Hughes Aircraft Company was a major American aerospace and defense contractor founded on February 14, 1934 by Howard Hughes in Glendale, California, as a division of Hughes Tool Company. The company produced the Hughes H-4 Hercules aircraft, the atmospheric entry probe carried by the Galileo spacecraft , and the AIM-4 Falcon guided missile .

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Howard_HughesHoward Hughes - Wikipedia

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   Through his interest in aviation and aerospace travel, Hughes formed the Hughes Aircraft Company in 1932, hiring numerous engineers, designers, and defense contractors.

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4. www.hugheshistoric.com › hughes-aircraft-companyHughes Aircraft Company - Hughes Historic District

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   Learn about the origins, developments, and challenges of Hughes Aircraft Company, founded by Howard Hughes in 1932. Explore its role in aviation racing, World War II, and the aerospace industry.

5. www.aviatorhowardhughes.com › hughes-aircraftHughes Aircraft Company

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   Learn about the origins, achievements and legacy of the Hughes Aircraft Company, founded by Howard Hughes in 1932. Explore its divisions, products, projects and impact on military, space and commercial aviation.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › Hughes-Aircraft-CompanyHughes Aircraft Company | American corporation | Britannica

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   In Howard Hughes: Aviation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Las Vegas. In 1932 he founded the Hughes Aircraft Company in Culver City, California. On September 12, 1935, in an airplane of his own design, he established the world’s landplane speed record of 352.46 miles (567.23 km) per hour.

7. simpleflying.com › the-man-who-changed-aviationThe Man Who Changed Aviation: Howard Hughes - Simple Flying

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   Apr 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Howard Hughes, who designed, flew, and set records with his own aircraft, and who also owned and transformed several airlines. From the H-1 Racer to the H-4 Hercules, Hughes left a lasting mark on aviation history.

8. simpleflying.com › hughes-xh-17-helicopter-storyHow The Hughes Aircraft Company Produced The Helicopter With ...

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   Mar 30, 2024 · Known as "The Flying Crane," the Hughes XH-17 is one of the most interesting aircraft projects in history. The heavy-lift chopper was the first helicopter project taken on by the Culver City, California-headquartered Hughes Aircraft Company, run by the famed aviation Howard Hughes.