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Free
Presenter: John Anderson
The Design Revolution in the 1930s resulted in new airplanes that were designed for one purpose: speed. The Hughes H1 Racer is an example of one such airplane, breaking the world landplane speed record in 1935 at a speed of 352 mph and setting a new transcontinental speed record in 1937 with a Los Angeles to New York time of 7 hours, 28 minutes. Join curator John Anderson as he discusses the aeronautical engineering technology that enabled the speed of the H1.
Meet at the Museum "Great Seal", in the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall on the first floor.
About the Ask an Expert lecture series: Every Wednesday at noon in the National Mall Building, a Museum staff member talks to the public about the history, collection, or personalities related to a specific artifact or exhibition in the Museum.
How to attend
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
650 Jefferson Drive SW. Washington, DC 20560
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We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.