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Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper, USA
Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper - USA. IN service 1939-1943 - crashed in Portugal when coming in to dock when the wing hit the sea when turning. Of the 39 people on board, 24 died. Date: circa 1940
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Boeing Clipper Doomed Seaplane Yankee
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Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper: A Tragic Episode in the History of Aviation This evocative photograph captures the majestic Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper, a symbol of American innovation and aviation prowess during the 1940s. In service from 1939 to 1943, this seaplane was a marvel of its time, representing the pinnacle of long-range, transatlantic flight. The Yankee Clipper was a Boeing Model 314, a Clipper class flying boat, which was designed to carry passengers across the Atlantic Ocean in relative comfort and speed. With a wingspan of 118 feet and a length of 104 feet, this colossal aircraft could accommodate up to 48 passengers and 12 crew members. However, the Yankee Clipper's tenure was cut short by a tragic incident. Circa 1940, while attempting to dock in Portugal, the wing of the aircraft clipped the water's surface, causing the plane to crash. The unfortunate accident resulted in the deaths of 24 out of the 39 people on board. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by early aviators during the era of seaplane travel. Despite the tragedy, the Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper remains an iconic symbol of American ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of progress in the realm of transportation and aviation. The Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper is a testament to the spirit of exploration and the indomitable human desire to conquer the skies. This photograph, with its evocative imagery, transports us back to a time when the world seemed a little smaller, and the possibilities seemed endless.
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