Machinery The Spruce Goose.

The Spruce Goose. · 10:48 PM

The tail end of it anyway.

SpecialK · 09-24-2017, 10:53 PM

It's big. I had the opportunity to get inside and on top of the wing, when it was in the dome on Long Beach.

**eaglem** · 09-24-2017, 11:02 PM

Certainly is huge in size comparing the Bell Copter next to the tail section.

**DW58** · 09-24-2017, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

It's big. I had the opportunity to get inside and on top of the wing, when it was in the dome on Long Beach.

It's displayed in an enormous building up here in McMinnville. Takes up quite a bit of space.

We could walk in about 5 feet. That was it. Has an interesting story behind it.
Thanks for commenting.

---------- Post added 09-24-17 at 11:18 PM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

Certainly is huge in size comparing the Bell Copter next to the tail section.

AND built out of wood. "Spruce" Goose is a misnomer. It was built mostly out of birch. But "Birch Goose" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

CP140 · 09-24-2017, 11:35 PM

I've been lucky enough to see it at both Long Beach and McMinville. It is truly a remarkable bit of aviation history

**DW58** · 09-25-2017, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by CP140

I've been lucky enough to see it at both Long Beach and McMinville. It is truly a remarkable bit of aviation history

The story behind it's construction is very entertaining. Thanks for commenting.

RobG · 09-25-2017, 05:34 AM

You know it's huge when the tail dwarfs so many other aircraft! Thanks for posting. So many historical aircraft I'd love to see in the USA.

**DW58** · 09-25-2017, 07:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

You know it's huge when the tail dwarfs so many other aircraft! Thanks for posting. So many historical aircraft I'd love to see in the USA.

This place was pretty cool. An enormous complex with multiple buildings and outside exhibits.

Janse · 09-26-2017, 05:50 AM

Nice!

**DW58** · 09-26-2017, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by Janse

Nice!

Thank you Janse.

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09-24-2017, 10:53 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	It's big. I had the opportunity to get inside and on top of the wing, when it was in the dome on Long Beach.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	Certainly is huge in size comparing the Bell Copter next to the tail section.

09-24-2017, 11:06 PM	#4
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK It's big. I had the opportunity to get inside and on top of the wing, when it was in the dome on Long Beach. It's displayed in an enormous building up here in McMinnville. Takes up quite a bit of space. We could walk in about 5 feet. That was it. Has an interesting story behind it. Thanks for commenting. ---------- Post added 09-24-17 at 11:18 PM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem Certainly is huge in size comparing the Bell Copter next to the tail section. AND built out of wood. "Spruce" Goose is a misnomer. It was built mostly out of birch. But "Birch Goose" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

09-24-2017, 11:35 PM	#5
CP140 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Vancouver Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 190	I've been lucky enough to see it at both Long Beach and McMinville. It is truly a remarkable bit of aviation history

09-25-2017, 12:03 AM	#6
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082 Original Poster	Originally posted by CP140 I've been lucky enough to see it at both Long Beach and McMinville. It is truly a remarkable bit of aviation history The story behind it's construction is very entertaining. Thanks for commenting.

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	You know it's huge when the tail dwarfs so many other aircraft! Thanks for posting. So many historical aircraft I'd love to see in the USA.

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DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobG You know it's huge when the tail dwarfs so many other aircraft! Thanks for posting. So many historical aircraft I'd love to see in the USA. This place was pretty cool. An enormous complex with multiple buildings and outside exhibits.

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Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460	Nice!

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DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082 Original Poster	Originally posted by Janse Nice! Thank you Janse.