B-314 Dixie Clipper PAA
Item#: TAMC100Our Price: $153.99 SAVE: $9.00 (6%)
List Price : $162.99
- Civilian flying boat
- Propeller driven aircraft, four engine
- Painted wood construction
- Scale: 1/100
- Operators: Pan American Airways, British Overseas Airways, U.S. Navy
- Time in operation: 1939-1946
- World War II era
- Manufacturers: Boeing
- Length: 12.5 inches
- Wingspan: 18.5 inches
In order to meet demand for long range flights, Pan American issued a request for a long range flying boat, and the successful Boeing bid resulted in the B-314. The 314s, called "Clippers", were among the largest aircraft of their time and built for luxury. Only wealthy patrons could afford to travel on Pan Am's big "Clippers," and only the best crews were chosen to fly them. Pan Am operated the 314s for only three years, the aircraft being pressed into necessary military service upon America's entrance into World War II in 1942. Because of the skill and experience displayed by the original crews, Pan Am pilots and flight crews continued to man the "Clippers," and the big planes were used in both resupply efforts and as executive transports for both Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt. The aircraft is shown here in its original Pan Am colors, and the quality craftsmanship and finish of this model ensures that it will be treasured by any enthusiast.
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Since 1982, Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed, historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models, you'll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Material
Wood
Finish
Painted
Year
1938
Brand
Toys and Models
Length (in.)
12.5
Aircraft
Prop
Manufacturer
Boeing
Wingspan (in.)
18.5
# of Pieces
1
Scale
1/100
Airline
Pan Am
