“Holy snakes!”
Those were the first words out of my mouth when I laid eyes on the Hughes Flying Boat, aka the Hercules, colloquially known as the Spruce Goose. Not terribly poetic, I know, but it was from the heart.
Inside the ‘Spruce Goose’
FLYING takes you on a must-do tour inside the iconic Hughes Flying Boat.
Key Takeaways:
- The Hughes Flying Boat, or "Spruce Goose," is a colossal engineering marvel and the star attraction at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon.
- Constructed primarily from "Duramold" (a birch wood composite), the aircraft features an immense wingspan, eight powerful engines, and innovative redundant systems for fuel, oil, and hydraulics.
- Its interior boasts a cathedral-like cargo deck, wings large enough for in-flight engine maintenance, and a complex flight deck showcasing 1940s avionics and control systems.
- Despite its single, brief flight, the Spruce Goose stands as a remarkable testament to aeronautical engineering prowess, continuing to inspire awe in museum visitors.
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