The world famous Spruce Goose is pictured as it makes its' maiden and only flight on November 2, 1947. The Hughes H-4 Hercules prototype heavy transport was designed by Hughes Aircraft, and because of the war causing a shortage of materials, the plane was constructed of wood. The press dubbed it 'The Spruce Goose', and it is the largest flying boat ever built.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Spruce Goose
The world famous Spruce Goose is pictured as it makes its' maiden and only flight on November 2, 1947. The Hughes H-4 Hercules prototype heavy transport was designed by Hughes Aircraft, and because of the war causing a shortage of materials, the plane was constructed of wood. The press dubbed it 'The Spruce Goose', and it is the largest flying boat ever built.
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