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Dive into the legendary and often controversial story of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, famously nicknamed the "Spruce Goose." This colossal flying boat, built primarily from plywood (Duramold) due to wartime material restrictions, remains the largest wooden aircraft ever built. Conceived by the eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, the project was mired in political scandal and massive public doubt. This video explores the secrecy surrounding its creation, the immense engineering challenges, and the single, historic, and secret flight on November 2, 1947, when it truly was just "skimming the waves." Discover the true cost and the lasting aviation legacy of the Plywood Giant.

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