The Hughes HK-1 Flying Boat (commonly and mistakenly called the Spruce Goose
since those closer to the project called it the Birch Bitch) was designed to
fly the entire flight in ground effect. It is displayed a short distance
from my home. When first acquired by Evergreen Museum, consideration was
given to fly it to the new home. However, the local fire marshall had
required a fire retardant to be sprayed on the aircraft before it was
originally put on display and that forever destroyed the ability to fly.

Now that would have been a sight to behold - the HK-1 soaring the Sierra
Nevadas in a Wave.

Colin N12HS


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