Those unfamiliar with the aerodynamic aspects of the H-1 design, might be interested to know that during the brief flight in Long Beach harbour, severe empanage vibrations were noted, and after the aeroplane was docked, and Howard disembarked, he mentioned to one of his desin engineers that...'this thing will never fly again'.
Well known at the time in Southern California aviation circles amongst Hughes employees.
'Tis a fact.