New Blog One: Life Magazine Archives

Life Magazine Archives

On the 65th anniversary of the first (and only) flight of the largest "flying boat" ever built, LIFE.com offers a series of photos celebrating the Spruce Goose and the genius who designed and flew her
Cover - Jimmy Byrnes - assistant President. New York girls have mass debut. Nice full page color Wine Advisory Board ad with charming family at hearth. Bernard Baruch donates one million to war relief. US pilots save flying fortress in New Guinea. Lena Horne. Paul Sample paints patrol and carrier planes, including PBM, PBY, Vought-Sikorsky (SB2U), air craft carrier, crews, and more. Women warriors throughout history. Neat photo of Russians in white winter camouflage with mine detectors. Photo essay - wood. Close-up - James F. Byrnes. Old fashioned warfare in New Guinea. Washington in wartime. Raising rabbits for meat is patriotic hobby. US Army issues booklet to warn soldiers against snakes and insects. Life goes to a slumber party, Indianapolis D.A.M.S.E.L. club. Very funny photo of cow with large barrel stuck on her head, Florence Ward from Waterloo, Iowa. Cute half page Barbasol shaving crème ad with color by Campbell. Very nice full page color Cannon Towels ad inside front cover with a woman with green hair ribbon. Cute full page Listerine ad with sailors and signal flags.