2 November 1947 November 1, 2011 Author: Staff Howard Hughes performs the maiden flight of the Spruce Goose which was the largest fixed-wing aircraft ever built. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours." Swedish Proverb — Click here for more from Swedish Proverb No related posts. Categories: History Tags: 1947, 2 November