Wednesday 3 June 2015

Evergreen Aviation and Space museum

A little way south of Portland , Oregon is the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum which displays a number of military and civilian aircraft and spacecraft, most notably, the Hughes H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose".
I couldn't pass up the opportunity to drop in and have a look and take a few photos.












The Spruce Goose is one very large plane!












 

On a small rise just outside the buildings was a small collection of military vehicles. I had to go over and take a closer look.

This has been just a few the many photos that I took but I hope it gives you an idea of what is on display here.

 Well worth a visit should you ever get the chance.
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11 comments:

  1. Phil3 June 2015 at 21:49

    Nice pictures Rodger, a great (and huge!) looking place...

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  2. Paul Scrivens-Smith3 June 2015 at 23:55

    Great pictures of a great collection.

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  3. DeanM4 June 2015 at 01:31

    Very nice images of an impressive collection, Rodger. The main hall looks like the Boeing Museum of Flight. You may have told me before, but are you in the Pacific NW too?

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    1. Rodger4 June 2015 at 21:57

      I live in New Zealand but I took these photos on a rather recent trip to the USA. My brother in law and his family live between Seattle and Canada. We spent a couple of weeks there and then went over to the other side of the States and visited some battle fields. Lots more photos to come!

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    2. DeanM7 June 2015 at 11:20

      Lol! NZ, right! Sorry 'bout the mix up :) You sounded like you know the place pretty well. Maybe you can time your next visit with Enfilade! in May (Memorial Day weekend).

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  4. Unknown4 June 2015 at 02:17

    A great set of pics Rodger! I'd really like to see those single props from WWII in person one day. There's a big Air Force museum near where I live and I'd go, but The Hubby could never last long enough to make it through something like that.

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  5. Paul W4 June 2015 at 07:37

    Looks like an amazing place to visit. The Spruce Goose is massive! I've seen it from the air before, but seeing it on the ground like that you really appreciate how ridiculous is is!

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    1. Rodger4 June 2015 at 22:06

      I had seen photos before but I think it is even bigger when you stand beside it!

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  6. Mike4 June 2015 at 09:16

    A very impressive collection!
    Great pictures - thanks for sharing :)

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  7. The Kiwi4 June 2015 at 15:30

    Very interesting and big collection. The Spruce Goose. Wow and how cool.
    Some tanks near by as well. Lots to see there by the looks.
    cheers

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  8. Paul Foster4 June 2015 at 19:05

    Mate! This is my type of holiday. Lots to get excited about here.

    Serious eye candy.

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