FAQ About Howard Hughes
What was the 'Spruce Goose,' and why is it famous?
The 'Spruce Goose' was the colloquial name for the Hughes H-4 Hercules, a massive wooden flying boat designed and built by Howard Hughes. Though commonly referred to as the 'Spruce Goose,' it was primarily constructed of birch wood. It gained fame for its enormous size and its single flight on November 2, 1947, which lasted just a minute but demonstrated the feasibility of large aircraft.
