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xf-11 crash aftermath
1946 --- Howard Hughes After the Plane Accident.
After miraculously surviving the terrifying impact, Howard managed to free himself from the crumpled cockpit, but collapsed on what was left of the burning wing. In another extreme stroke of luck, a Marine,William Durkin, who happened to be in a nearby house heard the crash and came running. He carried Hughes away from the burning wreckage, saving his life. That marine refused all offers of riches by Howard, saying, he just did what was right.
xf-11 crash aftermath
1946 --- Howard Hughes After the Plane Accident.
After miraculously surviving the terrifying impact, Howard managed to free himself from the crumpled cockpit, but collapsed on what was left of the burning wing. In another extreme stroke of luck, a Marine,William Durkin, who happened to be in a nearby house heard the crash and came running. He carried Hughes away from the burning wreckage, saving his life. That marine refused all offers of riches by Howard, saying, he just did what was right.