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Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose Takes Flight

1947
November 2 ยท World Wars Era

The H-4 Hercules, nicknamed the 'Spruce Goose,' made its only flight piloted by Howard Hughes in Long Beach Harbour, California. The massive wooden flying boat had a wingspan longer than a football field.

Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Aviation Flying Boat California