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Martin Mars: Interview With British Columbia Aviation Museum Project Lead

July 27, 2024 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 4

Our publisher, Moreno Aguiari, had a conversation with Richard Mosdell, the project lead for the museum’s Save the Mars team, to discuss their plans for the Hawaii Mars. […]

Hawaii Mars Taxiing Around

July 10, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

After eight years, the Hawaii Mars finally floated on the water again. It also performed taxi tests in preparation for its ferry flight from Sproat Lake to the B.C. Aviation Museum in North Saanich. […]

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Hawaii Mars to Fly One Last time In August

June 17, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 7

On March 30th 2024, after more than two years of negotiations and hard work by both the British Columbia Aviation Museum (BCAM) and Coulson Aviation, the BCAM announced the acquisition of the famous Martin Hawaii […]

Pilot Report: Flying in the Martin Mars

May 25, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 2

Pilot Report is a collection of flying experiences sent by our readers and readopted as an article for this website. If you are interested in sharing your memories and stories with us please contact us […]

Pima Air and Space Museum Acquires Iconic Philippine Mars

April 25, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 38

Following the announcement in March by the British Columbia Aviation Museum that it had acquired Martin JRM Hawaii Mars today, with much surprise, the Pima Air and Space Museum (PASM) made public via Facebook its […]

British Columbia Aviation Museum Acquires Iconic Hawaii Mars

March 30, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

After more than two years of negotiations, and hard work by both museum volunteers and Coulson Aviation – Next Gen Firefighting, on March 30th, the British Columbia Aviation Museum announced the acquisition of the famous […]

Martin Mars Possibly Moving to British Columbia Aviation Museum

June 11, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE One of the most iconic US NAVY WWII aircraft, the mighty Martin Mars could be heading to the British Columbia Aviation Museum. Operated by Coulson Aviation Group, the Hawaii Mars flew from 1961 […]

Martin Mars Movements – The Ultimate Flying Experience!

July 13, 2016 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 5

Martin Mars Movements – The Ultimate Flying Experience! by Richard Mallory Allnutt The last remaining Martin JRM Mars flying boats may be approaching the end of their operational days, but Coulson Aviation who owns the two behemoths […]

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Martin Mars: Interview With British Columbia Aviation Museum Project Lead

Hawaii Mars Taxiing Around

Hawaii Mars to Fly One Last time In August

Pilot Report: Flying in the Martin Mars

Pima Air and Space Museum Acquires Iconic Philippine Mars

British Columbia Aviation Museum Acquires Iconic Hawaii Mars

Martin Mars Possibly Moving to British Columbia Aviation Museum

Martin Mars Movements – The Ultimate Flying Experience!

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