Boeing California Clipper

CRANRUSS

I just posted a pic of a Boeing 314, California Clipper, that has been in the family since I was a child, (1950's). Researching the tail no. tells me the aircraft was renamed "Pacific Clipper".

Helicopterfriend

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_314

About half way down the page

Reference:

NC18609 314A Pacific Clipper 1941–1946 Temporarily named California Clipper to replace 18602 that was being moved to Atlantic service, renamed Pacific Clipper in 1942. Later sold to Universal Airlines. Damaged by storm and salvaged for parts.