November 2, 1947: The Spruce Goose Takes Flight
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November 2, 1947: The Spruce Goose Takes Flight
This week in 1947, aviation history was made when Howard Hughes piloted the Hughes H-4 Hercules, affectionately known as the "Spruce Goose," on its first and only flight. Despite its name, the aircraft was constructed primarily of wood due to wartime material shortages. The massive flying boat, designed to transport troops and supplies across ...
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Hughes H-4 Hercules ‘Spruce Goose’ · History, Technical Data & Photos · AeroCorner
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Fact Slap 👋 Today in 1947, the Hughes H-4 Hercules (also known as the "Spruce Goose"), the largest fixed-wing aircraft ever built at the time and designed by Howard Hughes makes its maiden and only flight. The Hercules lifted off, remaining airborne for 26 seconds at 70 ft (21 m) off the water at a speed of 135 miles per hour (217 km/h) for about one mile (1.6 km). It’s now on display at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Oregon. Video: H-4 taxies before taking off, animated by AI, original
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Fact Slap 👋 Today in 1947, the Hughes H-4 Hercules (also known as the "Spruce Goose"), the largest fixed-wing aircraft ever built at the time and designed by Howard Hughes makes its maiden and only flight. The Hercules lifted off, remaining airborne for 26 seconds at 70 ft (21 m) off the water at a speed of 135 miles per hour (217 km/h) for about one mile (1.6 km). It’s now on display at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Oregon. Video: H-4 taxies before taking off, animated by AI, original
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Here’s why Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose couldn't be an effective troop transport - The Aviation Geek Club
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