Howard Hughes signature two-tone wool jacket worn while piloting the H-4 Hercules (Spruce Goose), his XF-11 spy plane and nume...

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Howard Hughes signature two-tone wool jacket worn while piloting the H-4 Hercules (Spruce Goose), his XF-11 spy plane and numerous other occasions. (ca. 1940s) Custom-made two-tone beige wool jacket with chocolate brown sleeves and collar. Beige cloth has subtle checkered herringbone pattern. This signature jacket was a Hughes favorite and is seen in numerous high-profile images of the aviator, including piloting his H-4 Hercules Flying Boat (Spruce Goose) on its famous test flight on November 2, 1947 in Long Beach Harbor, as well as the second test flight of his XF-11 spy plane. Exhibiting a few scattered moth holes; remains in very good condition. From the personal collection of Howard Hughes.

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