953 nut 69,863 #1 Posted 20 hours ago November 2, 1947, The Hughes Flying Boat—at one time the largest aircraft ever built—is piloted by designer Howard Hughes on its first and only flight. Built with laminated birch and spruce (hence the nickname the Spruce Goose) the massive wooden aircraft had a wingspan longer than a football field and was designed to carry more than 700 men to battle. 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,092 #2 Posted 8 hours ago @953 nut we were there years ago https://www.google.com/search?q=home+of+hues+flying+boat&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=home+of+hues+flying+boat+&gs_lcr , loaded with ww2 aircraft and related equipment , had a walk on, also german fighters . that oregon coast , is awesome , for jet boat trips , also terrific sea food , then on to jedediah smith national forest , make you feel very insignificant , redwoods , make a plan , its more than worth it , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
