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Hughes H-1 Racer, ca. 1935. Creators: Hughes Aircraft Co. Glenn Odekirk
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Hughes H-1 Racer, ca. 1935. Creators: Hughes Aircraft Co. Glenn Odekirk
Experimental, single engine, monoplane for air racing; wood wings with blue paint; yellow markings; bare aluminum fuselage. The Hughes H-1 racer, designed by Howard Hughes and Richard Palmer and built by Glenn Odekirk, was developed to be the fastest landplane in the world. On September 13, 1935, Hughes achieved this design goal by flying the H-1 to a new world speed record of 567 kilometers (352 miles) per hour at Santa Ana, California. Also known as the Hughes 1B, the H-1 was designed with two sets of wings: a short set with a span of 7.6 meters (25 feet) for speed record flight, and a long set with a span of 9.2 meters (31 feet, 9 inches) for transcontinental flight. The aircraft as it is exhibited here is equipped with the long set. Hughes broke the transcontinental U.S. speed record in the H-l on January 19, 1937, flying from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in 7 hours, 28 minutes, and 25 seconds. His average speed for the 4, 000-kilometer (2, 490-mile) flight was 535 kilometers (332 miles) per hour
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This print showcases the iconic Hughes H-1 Racer, a groundbreaking aircraft that pushed the boundaries of speed and engineering in the 1930s. Designed by Howard Hughes and Richard Palmer, with Glenn Odekirk leading its construction, this experimental single-engine monoplane was built for air racing. The striking blue paint on its wooden wings, complemented by vibrant yellow markings, adds to its allure. The bare aluminum fuselage reflects the ingenuity behind this remarkable machine. Its purpose? To become the fastest landplane in existence. On September 13,1935, Howard Hughes achieved his ambitious design goal when he piloted the H-1 to a new world speed record of an astonishing 567 kilometers (352 miles) per hour at Santa Ana, California. This feat solidified the H-1's place in aviation history. The H-1 racer boasted two sets of wings: a shorter set optimized for speed record flights and a longer set designed for transcontinental journeys spanning thousands of miles. The exhibited aircraft proudly displays its long wing configuration. Hughes further demonstrated his mastery of aviation on January 19,1937 when he shattered the transcontinental U. S. speed record flying from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey in just under seven and a half hours. With an average speed of 535 kilometers (332 miles) per hour over the grueling distance of approximately 4,000 kilometers (2,490 miles), it was yet another triumph for this extraordinary aircraft. This print immortalizes not only an exceptional piece of engineering but also pays homage to those who dared to dream big and push beyond what was thought possible in their pursuit of flight excellence.
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