Warbird Information Exchange

Hi I just picked up a 1/144 model kit of the Boeing 314. I noticed on wikipedia (I know, not the most reliable source) the claim that some of the 314's were used by the military during the war as "C-98's".

Is this accurate? Anyone have any pictures?

I was just curious what markings they would have had, Pan-Am or Military.

Thanks for any help.

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I had heard this somewhere before. After a little digging I found the following on Joe Baugher's site. If it ever flew with the US Military, Joe's got something it.

Boeing C-98 Designation given to four examples of Model 314
flying boat requisitioned by USAAF from PAA.

Later transferred to US Navy.
Regards
Robbie

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Go to this site:

http://www.daveswarbirds.com/usplanes

Enter the site and search down the left column until you find C-98. Click on that and you will find a photo of a 314 in wartime camo paint.

These aircraft were operated by Pan Am crews for the military, both the Army Air Force and the Navy.

Walt

IIRC, President Roosevelt flew on one to the Casablanca Conference (celebrated his brithday on-board) - the first flight by a sitting US President on official business.

If you would enjoy a very complete history of the 314, including its development, pick up "Last of the Flying Clippers" by Klaus. It also addresses your question in an entire chapter. While I havent viewed it in a while, the "Flying Boats" dvd/vhs series (Discovery Wings) also has some color footage of the C-98 and M-130.

I just found this site about the Pan Am Clippers, has a nice piece on the Clippers at war.

http://www.flyingclippers.com/clippersatwar.html

Don

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