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I See a Flying Boat, I Get a Lump in My Throat...
Posted: November 2, 2006 10:34 am
by bravedave
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?
Posted: November 2, 2006 1:18 pm
by phjrsaunt
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.
Posted: November 2, 2006 1:20 pm
by rednekkPH
It's no Plywood Pelican, that's for sure.
Posted: November 2, 2006 8:39 pm
by ragtopW
Seen Pics.. Big Big Big
Posted: November 2, 2006 8:44 pm
by Dutch Harbor PH
Yup! When I see a flying boat I get a lump in my....errr.....
Oh yeah...IT iS a wooden boat too.....!!!!!
Posted: November 2, 2006 9:16 pm
by 12vmanRick
wonder how long it'll be before Jimmy has one in his fleet?
Posted: November 2, 2006 9:20 pm
by Elrod
Big.
Posted: November 2, 2006 9:22 pm
by ragtopW
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...
Posted: November 3, 2006 12:58 pm
by Carolinadreamin'
Saw it awhile back and yes...it's pretty big
Posted: November 3, 2006 1:09 pm
by weirdo0521
I saw it and went on it. It's amazing that it took flight. Quite an accomplishment.
Posted: November 3, 2006 1:13 pm
by blackjacks wife
I saw it when it was docked in Long Beach CA. It is really big.
Posted: November 3, 2006 1:51 pm
by ~Hippolyte~
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.