I See a Flying Boat, I Get a Lump in My Throat...

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » November 2, 2006 10:34 am

On this day in 1947 Howard Hughes flew Spruce Goose, the largest flying boat ever built, on its maiden flight in Long Beach, California.

Have you seen it?

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » November 2, 2006 1:18 pm

I haven't seen it "in person" so to speak. But even in photos, it just looks PHENOMENAL. I happen to be reading a Howard Hughes biography right now; it shows several photos, and of course tells the story. Wow.

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » November 2, 2006 1:20 pm

It's no Plywood Pelican, that's for sure.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » November 2, 2006 8:39 pm

Seen Pics.. Big Big Big

Dutch Harbor PH · Post by **Dutch Harbor PH** » November 2, 2006 8:44 pm

Yup! When I see a flying boat I get a lump in my....errr.....

Oh yeah...IT iS a wooden boat too.....!!!!!

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » November 2, 2006 9:16 pm

wonder how long it'll be before Jimmy has one in his fleet?

Elrod · Post by **Elrod** » November 2, 2006 9:20 pm

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » November 2, 2006 9:22 pm

12vmanRick wrote:wonder how long it'll be before Jimmy has one in his fleet?

as long as he doesn't Move to Vegas,Drop out of sight
and stop cutting his hair and nails...

Carolinadreamin' · Post by **Carolinadreamin'** » November 3, 2006 12:58 pm

Saw it awhile back and yes...it's pretty big

weirdo0521 · Post by **weirdo0521** » November 3, 2006 1:09 pm

I saw it and went on it. It's amazing that it took flight. Quite an accomplishment.

blackjacks wife · Post by **blackjacks wife** » November 3, 2006 1:13 pm

I saw it when it was docked in Long Beach CA. It is really big.

~Hippolyte~ · Post by **~Hippolyte~** » November 3, 2006 1:51 pm

blackjacks wife wrote:I saw it when it was docked in Long Beach CA. It is really big.

Yup, me too. It is big and amazing that it ever flew.

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I See a Flying Boat, I Get a Lump in My Throat...

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I See a Flying Boat, I Get a Lump in My Throat...