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Hughes Welcomes Roscoe Turner
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Hughes Welcomes Roscoe Turner
Los Angeles, California: 1928 Movie producer Howard Hughes greets aviator Roscoe and Mrs. Turner upon their arrival at Caddo Field in the Sikorsky plane he flew from New York. L-R are Lucien Prival, Wallace Beery, Mrs. Turner, Hughes, Capt. Turner, Greta Nissen and John Darrow
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Media ID 9742769
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1920s 1928 Airplanes Aviation B And W California Daytime Famous People Famous Personalities Famous Persons Greeting Howard Hughes Los Angeles Men And Women Movie Actors Movie Industry Pilots Planes Shaking Hands Transportation
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In this print from 1928, we witness a momentous meeting between two iconic figures of the era. Movie producer Howard Hughes extends a warm welcome to renowned aviator Roscoe Turner and his wife upon their arrival at Caddo Field in Los Angeles, California. The Sikorsky plane that Hughes himself flew all the way from New York stands as a testament to his adventurous spirit. The image captures an impressive lineup of famous personalities who have gathered to witness this historic occasion. From left to right, we see Lucien Prival, Wallace Beery, Mrs. Turner, Hughes himself, Captain Turner, Greta Nissen, and John Darrow. Each figure exudes an air of importance and charisma befitting their status in the movie industry. Set against the backdrop of a sunny daytime scene outdoors, this photograph transports us back to an era when aviation was still in its infancy but held immense fascination for people across North America. The handshake between Hughes and Turner symbolizes not only their mutual respect but also represents the merging worlds of Hollywood glamour and pioneering aviation. Preserved with vintage charm by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), this snapshot offers us a glimpse into a time when transportation was rapidly evolving alongside the rise of famous individuals who shaped both industries. It serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements today; there is always something magical about witnessing history unfold before our eyes through timeless photographs like these.
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