Good grief!!! I knew the Goose was big, but geeeeeze..... What a beast! This really gives it a sense of scale with the people next to it, and the other airplanes under it's wing. I remember seeing something on the History Channel some time ago about Howard Hughes - they showed the first time it actually flew. I think it only rose a few feet off the water. An amazing capture of this magnificent piece of history, Bill!

Very good shot of the SG. having those people in the shot really gives us the scale thanks

That's simply amazing...one man's vision realized!

It is huge indeed Bill. Superb capture. God bless.

It was only flown once, just to prove it really could. I think Mr. Hughes was at the controls.

great foto and planes.

Great capture Bill and imagine it actually got off the ground (water) even though it was unintentionally!

Great Scott! Glad you pointed out the people, amazing.

I would love to see this.

Simply massive and a great shot Bill. Had to zoom to find the people.

Thanks Bill for posting this. I have always been fascinated with this story, but have never been lucky enough to see it in real life. Interestingly, it was actually made of birch and not spruce!

You are correct Bill, this photo must be viewed full size to get an appreciation of the scale of this plane... Excellent capture and many thanks for sharing....

Now-Now Bill, you know H.H hated the name Spruce Goose lol. Just look at the size of it though, shame it was never put to good use. Amazing Mate!

That is one sweet plane. I have seen film of this plane flying on the DC.

Fantastic shot and an awesome plane

Flipping heck, that is BIG!!!

Wow, I never realized how incredibly HOOJE it is! It's amazing it ever got off the ground at all! As always, a sterling capture with perfect details!

Interesting collection of air crafts... Aloha

That is indeed a Huge one and out of wood. That is amaxing.

excellent shot

The size of that thing is just unbelievable. Terrific shot! It gives a great sense of scale.

Beautiful and very well composed photo, Bill. This shows it was higher than a Boeing 747, but not quite as long. I wonder how such a large wooden flying structure could be held together - the frame work must have been phenomenal to prevent the plane from breaking appart from its own weight! Could you go inside? Or have a look in through a door or window? It would be great to see what it looks like inside. Good job! Keep up the good work! :-)

Now, that is one big MF! Stellar POV to give us the relative size and perspective of this leviathan, Bill. The engines do look relatively small in relation to the size of the aeroplane, but that is deceptive considering their power. And thanks for reminding me that I should look for my old captures of the wooden goose.

It use to be down in Long Beach in California, I wonder why they moved it. nice to see again.

to think that it is mostly wood is scary but it did fly if only a short time. outstanding photo

"Flying Ocean Liner" I think. OMG Is that a teeny-weenie Grumman Goose next to it?

Oh my goodness! Unbelievable size.. But it flew! Stunning shot Bill, well caught, great lighting and loads to see in there I see! Rob

It looks enormous from this POV - a super shot!

I saw this big bird at Long Beach many years ago and she looks better now!