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![Men working on a plane (ddr-njpa-1-693)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/78/15/78157e2462f0852810db1ecf9e5ab2b5.jpg)
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Men working on a plane (ddr-njpa-1-693)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Photographic Overseas News A July 19, 1938. About to Depart. (New York) Domei. The newest Lockheed passenger plane, which will carry American millionaire Howard Hughes as he attempts to set a new record for flying around the world."
![Howard Hughes in the cockpit of his plane (ddr-njpa-1-692)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/bd/94/bd940ce77159bfcb5bf29e5954c98fc0.jpg)
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Howard Hughes in the cockpit of his plane (ddr-njpa-1-692)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Circumnavigating Plane Arrives in Paris. (Paris) Domei. Hughes' plane departed from New York's Floyd Bennett Field at 6:20 p.m. on the 10th and headed towards Paris, aiming to set a new record for aerial circumnavigation of the world. He crossed the Atlantic in one go, landing easily at Le Bourget Airport in …
![Howard Hughes and two others sitting in a parade car at the New York Worlds Fair (ddr-njpa-1-694)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/be/f7/bef70542e2055286263450830881b7c9.jpg)
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Howard Hughes and two others sitting in a parade car at the New York Worlds Fair (ddr-njpa-1-694)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "New York (Domei). Mr. Hughes and party, safely returned to New York after setting a new record for flying around the world, head to the welcome area on July 15 amidst a passionate storm of cheers from the citizens of New York. Photograph: Mr. Hughes receiving cheers. [Stamped] August 6, 1938."