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“If I have made a mistake in the design, then I'm the one who should pay for it. I certainly would not ask somebody else to fly a plane if I were afraid to do it myself.”

Quote by Howard Hughes

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Howard Hughes was an American investor, filmmaker, and aviation pioneer. Born on December 24, 1905, he passed away on April 5, 1976. Hughes is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the aviation industry and his success in filmmaking. more

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