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..."The fact of evolution is the backbone of biology, and biology is thus in the peculiar position of being a science founded on an improved theory, is it then a science or faith?" Charles Darwin — Click here for more from Charles Darwin No related posts. Categories: History Tags: 1947, 2 November