Level 2 Model Kit Boeing 314 Clipper Flying Boat with 2 Scheme Options 1/144 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix

Brand new plastic model kit of Boeing 314 Clipper Flying Boat with 2 Scheme Options (Level 2) 1/144 plastic model kit by Airfix. Brand new box. Vintage style packaging. Officially licensed product. Contains 76 detailed parts. Does NOT include display stand. Paint and cement required (not included). Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Parts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated. Includes decals to design the plane in 2 different schemes. Dimensions approximately L-8.75, W-12.5 inches assembled. HISTORY ASPECTS: The Boeing 314 Clipper, “Dixie Clipper,” was one of Pan American World Airways’ legendary long-range flying boats, representing the pinnacle of civilian aviation in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Designed for transoceanic service, the 314 could carry passengers in comfort across vast distances, with sleeping berths, dining areas, and luxurious cabins that rivaled ocean liners of the era. Powered by four Wright R-2600 radial engines, the Dixie Clipper and her sister aircraft enabled Pan Am to connect the United States with South America, Europe, and Asia, helping to establish the modern era of global air travel. By 1943, the Dixie Clipper’s role expanded beyond commercial flights as World War II brought the need for long-range transport and ferrying aircraft across the Atlantic. Pan Am’s Clippers were pressed into service supporting the Allied war effort, transporting personnel, mail, and critical equipment to strategic locations while navigating hostile waters and wartime restrictions. Operating in such conditions demanded exceptional skill from crews, as flying boats had to contend with limited navigation aids, adverse weather, and the constant threat of enemy submarines along transatlantic routes. The Boeing 314 Clipper’s combination of range, payload, and versatility made it a vital component in maintaining communication and logistics between the United States and theaters of operation during World War II. Though the aircraft itself did not engage in combat, it played an essential support role, bridging continents and providing safe passage for military and civilian personnel alike. By the end of the war, the Clipper had cemented its reputation as a pioneering aircraft in both commercial aviation and wartime logistics. This 1:144 scale model captures the elegant hull, distinctive wing design, and Pan American markings that made it an icon of aviation history. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts, it offers a detailed miniature of one of the most famous flying boats, celebrating the luxurious and adventurous spirit of early transoceanic flight.