Reading about the 314 has suddenly triggered a memory for me about the Hughes H-4 Hercules (another huge flying boat from the same era, though never made it to production). That was another massive aircraft/flying boat.

From there, I recall a movie where Yogi Bear and his mates stole the Hercules (read: Spruce Goose) for some reason. And then I went all nostalgic.

If you ever happen to visit Portland, Oregon, I strongly recommend heading down to the Evergreen Aviation Museum - seeing the Spruce Goose in person is just breathtaking.

I second this (though it’s in McMinnville, about an hour south of Portland). Quite a collection of aircraft and spacecraft. Next door you kids can go in a pool with a water slide that starts in a 747 on top of a building!

Plus your taxes paid for it (via a CIA front company)!

I'll definitely add it to the bucket list!

If anyone finds themselves in the West of ireland, I strongly recommend the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes, across the estuary from Shannon Airport. This was the first port of call / refueling stop for Transatlantic Clipper flights (and also where the Irish Coffee was invented to warm incoming passengers deplaning off a long flight in an unpressurized cabin).

They have a replica Boeing 314 which you are free to walk around. It's fascinating to see the cabin out from seating to sleeping areas.

[1] https://www.flyingboatmuseum.com/boeing-314-clipper-flying-b...