"Two Majesties"
by John Young
The prototype Boeing Model 314 (NC18601) Honolulu
Clipper flies over Puget Sound with Mount Rainier in the background.
Inspired by a recent visit to the Pacific Northwest, artist John Young
wanted to create a painting that would combine two special images: Mount
Rainier, the area's majestic landmark, and the equally majestic Boeing
Model 314.
Only twelve of the triple-tailed 314's were ever
built. Designed to serve the long over-water routes of Pan American
Airways, the huge flying boats established a new standard for passenger
comfort. Nine of the aircraft flew as Pan American" Clippers" and the
remaining three were operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation.
During their few years of service they flew over 12,500,000 miles and made
over a thousand ocean crossings.
| Boeing 314 Aircraft Operated by Pan American World Airways | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Type | Name | Date |
| NC18601 | Boeing 314 | Honolulu Clipper - Sank by US Navy | 1939-1945 |
| NC18602 | Boeing 314 | California Clipper - Renamed Pacific Clipper
Sold to World Airways |
1939-1950 |
| NC18603 | Boeing 314 | Yankee Clipper - Started Transatlantic mail service | 1939-1943 |
| NC18604 | Boeing 314 | Atlantic Clipper | 1939-1946 |
| NC18605 | Boeing 314 | Dixie Clipper - Started transatlantic passenger service | 1939-1950 |
| NC18606 | Boeing 314 | American Clipper | 1939-1946 |
| NC18609 | Boeing 314A | Pacific Clipper | 1941-1946 |
| NC18611 | Boeing 314A | Anzac Clipper | 1941-1951 |
| NC18612 | Boeing 314A | Capetown Clipper | 1941-1946 |
