The Goose
by Nick Boren
Title
The Goose
Artist
Nick Boren
Medium
Photograph - Photograph - Digital
Description
Hughes H-4 Hercules
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The Hughes H-4 Hercules (also known as the "Spruce Goose"; registration NX37602) is a prototype heavy transport aircraft designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft company. The aircraft made its first and only flight on November 2, 1947, and the project never advanced beyond the single example produced. Built from wood because of wartime restrictions on the use of aluminum and concerns about weight, its critics nicknamed it the "Spruce Goose", despite its being made almost entirely of birch rather than spruce.[1] The Hercules is the largest flying boat ever built and has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in history.[2] It survives in good condition at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, USA.
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Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Exciting capture and the size of the aircraft is impressive!!! Beautifully captured!
Karen Adams
Great shot. Good to have the people to show just how huge this thing is! Almost hard to believe it can get off the ground and of course, being tied to the craziness of Hughes it has a story with it! vf
Nick Boren replied:
Yes you are right Karen... I incorporate people in my images every chance I get for that very reason and others of course... but for scale is the most important reason. Thanks so much for the comments. :-)
Jon Burch Photography
Nice shot Nick! I've been to this museum, quite a place. Huge airplane. (v)
Nick Boren replied:
Yes the Evergreen Aviation Center is a wonderful place to visit.. and the crown jewel is getting to see the "Goose" :-) Thanks for your comments Jon... I appreciate them.
Tessa Fairey
Magnificent image Nick! What a beast. Would love to see this one! Interesting History! v/f
Nick Boren replied:
I hope you can see it one day Tessa... it takes up the entire hanger at the Evergreen Aviation Center in McMinneville Oregon. :-) Thanks so much for your comments... I really appreciate them. :-)
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