In 1948, filmmaker, aeronautics expert, and noted eccentric Howard Hughes made history when he lifted off in the "Spruce Goose" and proved to skeptics that a 40,000-pound machine could soar with the grace of a bird, and in this documentary filmmakers explore the origins of this landmark flight while highlighting how the public had become completely enamored by Hughes' ongoing struggle with his personal demons. Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
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In 1948, filmmaker, aeronautics expert, and noted eccentric Howard Hughes made history when he lifted off in the "Spruce Goose" and proved to skeptics that a 40,000-pound machine could soar with the grace of a bird, and in this documentary filmmakers explore the origins of this landmark flight while highlighting how the public had become completely enamored by Hughes' ongoing struggle with his personal demons. Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
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Run time: 60 mins. Originally released: 2005. Language: English. Factory Sealed Brand New DVD Howard Hughes was a celebrity persona known around the world and an aeronautical genus, but he was a man with personal demons that drew the public to watch his every step. From producing movies to building aircraft for the government, Hughes was a dynamic figure. In 1948 Howard Hughes set out to prove many of his critics wrong by flying a machine that was termed "the Spruce Goose"--the H-4 Hercules, to date the largest plane ever built, was a flying boat designed to hold as many as 750 soldiers. In a moment only Howard Hughes could pull off, he would make history and prove that a 400, 000-pound bird can fly.
