FAQ About Howard Hughes
What were Howard Hughes' major accomplishments in aviation?
Howard Hughes made substantial contributions to aviation, most notably for setting numerous world records for speed and flight distance. He founded Hughes Aircraft Company, which became a leading aerospace firm known for technological innovations. Hughes is also famed for designing and piloting the Hughes H-1 Racer, which set a world speed record in 1935, and for the H-4 Hercules, infamously known as the 'Spruce Goose,' which was the largest flying boat ever built at its time.
