“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 H-4 Hercules, famously known as the "Spruce Goose," is a monumental engineering marvel constructed from Duramold, a unique birch wood composite, featuring an impressive 322-foot wingspan and innovative, redundant systems.
- It is the star attraction at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, where visitors can take an immersive tour of its colossal interior, expansive wings, and advanced flight deck.
- The aircraft embodies Howard Hughes's pioneering vision, showcasing intricate mechanical and electrical designs, such as walk-in wings for engine access and a hydraulically actuated control system, highlighting its historical significance as the largest seaplane ever built.
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