A recent visit to the Evergreen Aircraft Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, sparked a lively discussion among aviation enthusiasts. The museum features notable aircraft, including replicas of the Wright Flyer and the first Curtis plane, as well as the iconic Spruce Goose, which is impressively large and difficult to capture in a single photograph. Attendees shared their experiences and photos of various aircraft, such as the DC-3, P-38, WWII German Me109, and the Sopwith Camel. The size of the Spruce Goose was a recurring theme, with many expressing amazement at its dimensions compared to other planes.Participants also discussed plans for future visits to the museum and expressed interest in visiting the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, sharing their experiences from previous trips. The conversation included mentions of other aviation museums, with some members reminiscing about past visits and the aircraft they had seen. The discussion highlighted a shared passion for aviation history and the significance of preserving these aircraft for future generations.
