HK-1 Spruce Goose U.S. Marine Corps Providing high-altitude escort to B-17s

Providing high-altitude escort to B-17s and B-24s

A versatile van (universal pod) could be attached to the fuselage

831 were delivered

The aircraft could perform three tactical air roles

A variety of air forces

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