The nickname “spruce goose” refers to a giant aircraft constructed almost entirely out of wood, designed by American aviation legend Howard Hughes (yes, that’s right – he’s the one played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film, The Aviator). 
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Wooden Wonders we’d like to have French polished: 21. The Spruce Goose
full listWooden Wonders we’d like to have French polished: 20. The spiral staircase of the Loretto Chapel
One of the most wonderful things about working with wood is that it’s a material that never fails to take our breath away.
Wooden Wonders we’d like to have French polished: 17. Professor Yaffle from Bagpuss
Remember Professor Yaffle, the stern, dry wooden bookend from classic 1970s children’s serial Bagpuss? He came to life with the other toys but spent much of his time, as the brains of the outfit, worrying about what the other toys were getting up to and scolding them for their behaviour.
Wooden Wonders we’d like to have French Polished: 16. Elizabeth I’s throne
We’re proud of our long years of experience here at Terry Waters French Polishing – after all, it’s our skills and expertise that make us leaders in the French Polishing field – but even we have to confess we’re not SO old that we were around in the time of Queen Elizabeth I.
Wooden Wonders we’d like to have French Polished: 14. Pinocchio
If you’re talking wooden wonders, fantastical folklore and delicious fictional French polishing challenges, there’s one icon you simply you can’t miss out – Pinocchio.
Wooden Wonders We’d Like To Have French Polished: 9. The Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean
The battered, ghostly Black Pearl is a pirate ship to strike fear into the hearts of sailors everywhere – its black sails, its merciless array of cannons and its crew of reckless, ruthless scurvy dogs make this vessel a force to be reckoned with.
Wooden Wonders We’d Like To Have French Polished: 6. De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito Aeroplane
The legendary De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is famously known as the “Wooden Wonder”, precisely because the majority of it’s construction was made of various wood elements. Although Britain had access to Aluminium, this material was predominantly directed towards the production of Spitfires and Hurricanes, so the Air Ministry decided to investigate the possibility of an aircraft which could make the most use of non-strategic materials.
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