The Hughes H-4 Hercules (commonly known as the Spruce Goose; registration NX37602) is a prototype strategic airlift flying boat designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft Company.

At the center of our museum stands the original Spruce Goose. Built entirely of wood due to wartime restrictions on metals, this massive airplane stands as a symbol of American industry …

Jul 22, 2024 · All of his aeronautics experience culminated in what would later be known as one of the most notorious aircraft projects ever attempted: an amphibious wooden aircraft called the …

Nov 2, 2022 · Howard Hughes called it the H-4 Hercules—a fitting name for the largest and most powerful airplane of its time. The press, however, dubbed his prized creation the “Spruce …

1 day ago · Six times larger than any aircraft of its time, the Spruce Goose, also known as the Hughes Flying Boat, is made entirely of wood and flew just once, in Long Beach, California. …

Apr 27, 2024 · The H-4 Hercules, also known as the Spruce Goose, was the world's largest plane during its time, featuring a wingspan of 320 feet and 11 inches. Despite being built for war, the …

1 day ago · On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes piloted the colossal Hughes H-4 Hercules—better known as the “Spruce Goose”—on its first and only flight. Originally …

2 days ago · He maintained a small crew to keep the plane ready for flight for decades, although he never attempted another takeoff. In later years, the Spruce Goose became a legend—a …

2 days ago · On This Day: Spruce Goose makes lone flight On Nov. 2, 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only …

What is the Spruce Goose? Possibly one of the most famous aircraft of all time, the Spruce Goose was the monumental achievement of Howard Hughes and his Hughes Aircraft …