Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947

The starboard wing of the Hercules makes the 28-mile journey from Culver City to Terminal Island. The port wing follows in the distance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947

Ready to go. The immaculate bulk of the Hercules rides at anchor shortly before its one and only flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947

The mating of the wings and hull completed, the Hercules rests in dry dock awaiting attachment of tail surfaces and engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947

On November 1, 1947, the H-4 came out of the dock in readiness for taxying tests. Hughes is the right-hand figure just visible above the cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947

Star House Movers used a special cradle to transport the hull, and protected the wind-shield with a framework.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes H-4 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1947