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The centerpiece or "crown jewel" of the Evergreen Aviation Museum is a plane known around the world as the "Spruce Goose." In July 1942, the world was at war. America had just lost 800,000 tons of her supply ships to German U-boats. Henry Kaiser, famed industrialist and builder of "Liberty" ships, proposed a fleet of flying transports to safely move troops and materiel across the Atlantic. Kaiser approached Howard Hughes with his idea. Together they formed the Hughes Kaiser Corporation and obtained an $18,000,000 government contract to construct three flying boats.
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Why is the Spruce goose named the Spruce goose?
The spruce goose or H-4 Hercules is called the spruce goose because it was an aquatic plane and because it was made out of wood. The plane was actually made out of birch and not spruce but the press insisted on calling it that. Hope that answers your question ;)
Is the Spruce Goose bigger then the B-52?
Yes, the Spruce Goose is bigger and heavier than the B-52.
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.
Who built spruce goose?
Howard Hughes.
What is the name of the biggest aircraft in the world?
Spruce Goose.
Why is the Spruce goose named the Spruce goose?
The spruce goose or H-4 Hercules is called the spruce goose because it was an aquatic plane and because it was made out of wood. The plane was actually made out of birch and not spruce but the press insisted on calling it that. Hope that answers your question ;)
What is the spruce goose made of?
wood
What does spruse goose mean?
The Spruce Goose was the biggest aircraft ever made, made with completely wood.
Can I purchase the movie the flight of the spruce goose made in 1986?
claro que no
Which aircraft was made of plywood?
I believe it was the "Spruce Goose" built by Howard Hughes.
Who made the spruce goose?
Designed, engineered and constructed by Howard Hughes in 1947
Is the Spruce Goose bigger then the B-52?
Yes, the Spruce Goose is bigger and heavier than the B-52.
What is the wingspan of 'The Spruce Goose'?
The H-4 / Spruce Goose has a wingspan of 320 ft 11 in (97.54 m)
What plane is the worlds largest plane?
Airbus a380
Where can you find information about the Spruce Goose?
Wikipedia has a very nice page about the spruce goose. Additionally the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville OR, where the spruce goose is kept has a bit of info on their website. Both are linked below.
What are the ratings and certificates for Flight of the Spruce Goose - 1986?
Flight of the Spruce Goose - 1986 is rated/received certificates of: Iceland:12
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.
