Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" Takes Its Historic Flight - November 2, 1947
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Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" Takes Its Historic Flight - November 2, 1947
On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes piloted the legendary Hughes H-4 Hercules—known as the "Spruce Goose"—on its first and only flight over Long Beach Harbor, California. Built during World War II with an all-wood structure due to metal shortages, the Hercules boasts a 320-foot wingspan and remains the largest flying boat ever made. Despite ...
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