HUGHES 1-B

Historical Note:    Our Hughes H-1B model airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted Hughes H-1B model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original airplane. The Hughes H-1B model airplane’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original Hughes H-1B model airplane. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod. This top-quality Hughes H-1B model airplane will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

Scale:    1:XX
W/S:      15.0    inches
Lgth:      15.0    inches

Item Number:    TMC-KH1BTE                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Price:    $199.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:    The H-1 is a racing aircraft built by Howard Hughes' company, setting a world speed airspeed record and a trnascontinental speed record across the United States.

The H-1 was the first aircraft produced by Hughes Aircraft Corporation.  The H-1's maiden flight was in 1935, breaking the world land-plane speed record of 352 mph averaged over 4 times passes with Hughes at the controls.  In October 1934, the world seaplane speed record was 440 mph set by a Macchi M.C.72.  Hughes made minor chnages to the H-1 Racer to make it more suitable for a transcontinental speed record attempt.  The most significant change was the new, longer set of wings, which gave the plane a lighter wing loading.  In January 1937, Hughes set a new transcontinental speed record, flying non-stop from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds.  His average speed over the flight was 322 mph.  Hughes assumed the United States Army Air Force to embrace the H-1s new design and make it as a basis for new generation of U.S. fighter planes, but it didn't happen when the USAAF used a fleet of P-39 Airacobras and P-40 Warhawks during World War II.

In 1975, the original H-1 Racer was donated to the Smithsonian and is on display at the National Air and Space Museum.