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Yes, on Nov 12, 1947, the Spruce (actually birch) Goose lifted off the water at 135 mph and flew for about a mile. This was during a Senate hearing on waste in war contracts and Howard Hughes was testifying. He flew back to California and actually flew to said it could fly. I is now in Evergreen, Oregon in an aviation museum.
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What do these have in common eleventh hour spruce goose blood diamond catch me if you can and titanic?
Except for Spruce Goose, mocking nickname by the American press for the H-4 Hercules flying boat, created and flown by millionaire Howard Hughes, played by Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Aviator, although the airplane was really made of birch instead of spruce. Beautiful airplane, the Spruce Goose.......but that's another story.
Why did the spruce goose only fly once?
The Spruce Goose was only flown once because Howard Hughes was denied a permit to test fly it again by a government bent on destroying his reputation.
How fast did the first airplane go in 1920?
The first airplane wasn't flown in 1920, it ws flown in 1903. By 1920, dozens of different aircraft were being flown.
Is flag flown at half staff at the Alamo?
I was just there today and it and the Texas flag were both being flown at half staff
What's the value of an American flag flown over ground zero then flown in Iraq with certificates?
Priceless... that's history... why would you want to sell it?! Keep it for your kids and their kids... and their kids after that! --------------------------------------- I partially agree with that... i think it all depends on the demand for it, how patriotic the buyer is, and how much sentimental value is placed on it by the owner... I mean a Canadian or even an American could care less about a flag that was flown and not spend a dime, while a CEO of a Japanese company could find it worth 10,000$... idk im bored lets go to KFC Wanna whoppa wit dat?
What do these have in common eleventh hour spruce goose blood diamond catch me if you can and titanic?
Except for Spruce Goose, mocking nickname by the American press for the H-4 Hercules flying boat, created and flown by millionaire Howard Hughes, played by Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Aviator, although the airplane was really made of birch instead of spruce. Beautiful airplane, the Spruce Goose.......but that's another story.
Why did the spruce goose only fly once?
The Spruce Goose was only flown once because Howard Hughes was denied a permit to test fly it again by a government bent on destroying his reputation.
What is the slowest airplane ever?
I think it could be the Spruce Goose that was built by Howard Hughes. It is big lumbering and has been flown only once. If you ever want to see it I think it is still located in Long Beach, CA.
How many miles will the goose have flown after 6 hours?
6 times its average hourly speed.
Who played ghost rider in top gun?
Ghostrider was not a person, but the nickname of the plane flown by Maverick and Goose.
If you made an airplane out of Balsa would it fly?
Yes. Even in quite modern times, jet fighters were made from plywood!! To have a good strength-to-weight ratio. And of course there was the giant 'Spruce Goose'. (Actually it was made of birch I'm informed, but who's counting). It was built of wood because of a wartime shortage of aluminum. This was built by the Howard Hughes company, and may have only flown the once. It still exists as a museum exhibit.
What year was the first plane flown?
it was actually 1905
Why is the Metis flag red?
The red color on the Metis flag represents the mixing of European and Indigenous cultures, as well as the blood shed by the Metis people in defending their rights and land.
Do scientists think that the Leonardo da Vinci air screw could have flown?
No, they do not.
Where is British flag flown in US?
it could be shown by the British high Commission
What pieces of equipment have actually flown through and studied most of the solar system?
the space shuttle for one
What does it mean when the US flag is flown at half mast?
Someone important has died. I t also shows respect for that person. it is usually flown to symbolize a tragedy, it could be a person as stated above or it could be an event such as pearl harbor or 9/11
