Everything Everywhere Daily The Hughes H-4 Hercules, aka The Spruce Goose (Encore)
Aug 1, 2024
Howard Hughes, an iconic aviation pioneer, discusses his ambitious endeavor to construct the Hughes H-4 Hercules, famously known as the Spruce Goose. He details the unique challenges faced during World War II, including wartime rationing that hindered the aircraft's potential. Hughes vividly recounts the aircraft's impressive capacity to carry 750 passengers or two tanks across the Atlantic. Despite only one test flight, he reflects on the legacy and impact of the H-4, which now resides at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, symbolizing innovation in aviation.
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