“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 article describes a visit to the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, focusing on the awe-inspiring scale and engineering marvel of the Hughes Flying Boat, colloquially known as the Spruce Goose.
- The Spruce Goose is highlighted for its unique construction from Duramold, a lightweight yet strong wood-composite material, and features Howard Hughes's innovative design principles, including extensive system redundancy and advanced hydraulic controls.
- Visitors to the museum can experience an immersive tour of the aircraft's vast interior, exploring details like its walkable wings, cathedral-like cargo deck, and complex flight deck, all explained by knowledgeable docents.
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