This weeks headache.
Have fun.

Reminds me a LOT of the Boeing 307 Stratoliner, but something just doesn't seem right...

Jim. excellent call,but unfortunately it is not??
Four engines however, it did have ???

2 Clue's she is not a civilian ?? & designed in 1942 ???

Yeah, the military uniform is what made me think it wasn't a 307.
Consolidated R2Y?

Sorry Jim no stewardess.
Clue- "scrapped by Howard Hughes" ???????

The goose? I don't know, Duggy. How about an easy one next time? After all, it is Christmas. I suggest this:

Perhaps next week's challenge?

Its not "The Goose" as she survives ??
This aircraft had 4 engines?, the last was destroyed by vandals in 1972?
As for your "next weeks challenge"
She is here - http://www.axis-and-allies-paintworks.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?11181
But thanks.
Regards Duggy.

LAST Clue - "largest fixed-wing aircraft type ever operated by the U.S. Navy."

Lockheed R6V Constitution

Well, I guess I was close with the R2Y.