Hk1 Spruce Goose Hughes Flying Boat
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Hk1 Spruce Goose Hughes Flying Boat
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Hk1 Spruce Goose Hughes Flying Boat written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Airplanes categories.
First designated HK- I, later changed to H-4 when Henry Kaiser withdrew from the project, The Hughes flying boat is commonly called the "Spruce goose". The aircraft is a cargo-type flying boat designed to transport men and materials over long distances. Originally conceived by Henry Kaiser the aircraft was designed and constructed by Howard Hughes and his staff.
Howard Hughes And The Spruce Goose
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Author : Graham M Simons
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
Release Date : 2021-12-30
Howard Hughes And The Spruce Goose written by Graham M Simons and has been published by Pen and Sword Aviation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-30 with categories.
Howard Hughes' life ambition was to make a significant contribution to the field of aviation development. But the monumental folly of his endeavors on the HK-I Hercules meant that he came to be known and remembered to a great extent for all the wrong reasons. The 'Spruce Goose' (a name Hughes detested) became a product of his wild fixation on perfection and scale. Once completed, it was the largest flying machine ever built. Its wingspan of 320 feet remains the largest in history. Yet it only completed one flight; flying for a mile on its maiden voyage above Long Beach Harbor, before being consigned to the history books as a failure. Experienced author Graham M. Simons turns his attention to the production process that saw this colossus take shape. In words and images, all aspects of this process are illustrated. We have shots taken during the initial design period, images of the craft under construction, and photographs taken at the test flights. In addition, Simons has been gifted access to the highly prized and rarely seen aircraft manual produced for the aircraft, content from which has been extracted and used to supplement the narrative. The book goes on to explore the political issues that sprung up as a result of Hughes' endeavors, looking into the Senate War Investigations Committee's findings which explored the extent to which government funds had been utilized in the development and construction of the flying boat, adding a whole new layer of controversy to the proceedings.
Hughes Hk 1 H 4 Flying Boat Manual
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Author : Hughes Tool Company
language : en
Publisher: Periscope Film LLC
Release Date : 2009-12
Hughes Hk 1 H 4 Flying Boat Manual written by Hughes Tool Company and has been published by Periscope Film LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12 with Transportation categories.
The legendary Hercules flying boat was designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft Company. Intended to defeat the German U-boat threat, the plane was intended to be a super transport that could ferry 750 troops from the USA to Europe, and serve as an aerial ambulance on the return flight. Owing to wartime restrictions on the use of aluminum, the prototype Hercules was built using laminated birch wood. Although company CEO Howard Hughes hated it, the name "Spruce Goose" was coined for the plane and it stuck. The HK-1 (later designated H-4) would be the largest flying boat ever built, and one of history's largest and most expensive planes. Many questioned the practicality of the aircraft, and after the war ended the project was roundly criticized as a boondoggle. Howard Hughes decided to prove the plane could fly. On November 2, 1947 he and a crew of 21 conducted a series of taxi tests with the plane. On the last test, the plane became airborne for a brief time and flew just under two miles at an altitude of roughly 70 feet. It would never fly again, but Hughes had silenced his critics. This Hughes Flying Boat Manual was originally prepared for the U.S. Government's War Department by the Hughes Tool Co., and made available through the Freedom of Information Act. It provides an overview of this massive plane's design and operation for the pilot and flight crew, and puts you right in the cockpit of one of history's great planes. Please note: because this document originated from an archival copy, legibility can vary and some images may be substandard.
Hughes Flying Boat Manual
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Author : Hughes Tool Company
language : en
Publisher: Periscope Film, LLC
Release Date : 2009-10
Hughes Flying Boat Manual written by Hughes Tool Company and has been published by Periscope Film, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10 with Transportation categories.
The legendary H-4 Hercules was designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft Company. Intended to defeat the German U-boat threat, the plane was intended to be a super transport that could ferry 750 troops from the USA to Europe, and serve as an aerial ambulance on the return flight. Owing to wartime restrictions on the use of aluminum, the prototype Hercules was built using laminated birch wood. Although company CEO Howard Hughes hated it, the name "Spruce Goose" was coined for the plane and it stuck. The Hercules would be the largest flying boat ever built, and one of history's largest and most expensive planes. Many questioned the practicality of the aircraft, and after the war ended and the project was roundly criticized as a boondoggle. To silence the critics, Howard Hughes decided to prove the plane could fly. On November 2, 1947 he and a crew of 21 conducted a series of taxi tests with the plane. On the last test, the plane became airborne for a brief time and flew just under two miles at an altitude of roughly 70 feet. It would never fly again, but Hughes had silenced his critics. This Hughes Flying Boat Manual was originally prepared for the U.S. Government's War Department, and made available through the Freedom of Information Act. It provides an overview of this massive plane's design and operation for the pilot and flight crew, and puts you right in the cockpit of one of history's great planes. Please note, because this document originated from an archival copy, legibility can vary.
The Hk 1 Hercules
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Author : A. J. F. Clement
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
The Hk 1 Hercules written by A. J. F. Clement and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Hughes Flying-boat (Seaplane) categories.
Describes the pioneering work of a team of builders responsible for ensuring that Howard Hughes' famous "Flying Boat" made it off the ground. The author describes firsthand the challenges that he and his colleague, John Kettl, faced in their efforts to resolve a variety of first-time engineering dilemmas.
Howard Hughes And His Flying Boat
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Author : Charles Barton
language : en
Publisher: T A B-Aero
Release Date : 1982
Howard Hughes And His Flying Boat written by Charles Barton and has been published by T A B-Aero this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Biografisk skildring af Howard Hughes, herunder projektet i f.m. bygningen af kæmpeflyvebåden "Spruce Goose"
The Howard Hughes Flying Boat
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Author : Milton L. Schwartz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
The Howard Hughes Flying Boat written by Milton L. Schwartz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Air pilots categories.
Hk 1 Hercules
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Author : Glenn E. Odekirk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Hk 1 Hercules written by Glenn E. Odekirk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Hughes Flying-boat (Seaplane) categories.
Hughes Flying Boat Manual
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Author : Hughes Tool Company. Aircraft Division
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 194?
Hughes Flying Boat Manual written by Hughes Tool Company. Aircraft Division and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 194? with Hughes Flying-boat (Seaplane) categories.
Fabulous Flying Boats
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Author : Leslie Dawson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2013-07-16
Fabulous Flying Boats written by Leslie Dawson and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-16 with History categories.
The history of the development and operations of flying boats in the early twentieth century is a vibrant one, full of colourful characters and experimentation. In 'Fabulous Flying Boats', Leslie Dawson captures this spirit of dynamism, reminding us of the most successful early pioneers of the seaplanes development, including a little known and oft-overlooked rival to the Wright Brothers, working to put their mutual successes in context. He goes on to describe, in clear and vivid detail, and using first hand-accounts, what it was like to be aboard one of the resulting huge passenger flying boats, as air crew and as a passenger. He also recounts the part played by the military boats inevitably seconded to such use. Incredibly well researched, the narrative embraces the globe-trotting air routes, from Europe to the Far East and to the Americas, and is well supported with evocative images from private and corporate collections, and the worlds aviation museums. The in-depth Appendix is virtually a book in itself. This book is sure to be a welcome addition to any Aviation enthusiasts library as it covers a particularly important period of Aviation development which formed a fertile environment for a host of young experimenters. The process of development continues to this day.