The Long Way Round (2014)

Re:The Long Way Round (2014) by King-Aaron on Tuesday October 24, 2017 @12:57AM (#15539318)

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.

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Re:The Long Way Round (2014) by larkeith on Tuesday October 24, 2017 @02:36AM (#15539677)

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.

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Re:The Long Way Round (2014) by gumby on Tuesday October 24, 2017 @07:36AM (#15540830)

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)!

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Re:The Long Way Round (2014) by King-Aaron on Tuesday October 24, 2017 @04:16AM (#15540013)

I'll definitely add it to the bucket list!

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