Vintage Aviation News

Philippine Mars Takes Flight Again

December 3, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

The last of the Martin JRM Mars Flying Boats, Philippine Mars, soars once more as it begins its journey to a permanent home at the Pima Air and Space Museum, marking a new chapter in aviation history preservation […]

Philippine Mars Begins Water Trials

November 4, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 5

In April, the Pima Air and Space Museum announced its acquisition of the Philippine Mars. Since then, Coulson Aviation personnel have been preparing the aircraft for its ferry flight to Arizona. […]

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Join the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Hawaii Martin Mars Water Bomber

September 19, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 0

The British Columbia Aviation Museum is delighted to announce the successful arrival of the Hawaii Mars Water Bomber to its final resting place at the museum; it is one of only two left in the […]

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Ribbon Cutting Celebration For The Hawaii Mars Water Bomber

September 10, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

A ribbon-cutting celebration for the Hawaii Mars Water Bomber will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 4:30 PM at the BC Aviation Museum, located at 1910 Norseman Road, North Saanich, BC. The event will be officiated by Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, who will lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of this historic aircraft. […]

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The Hawaii Mars Water Bomber Finally Arrives At Its Forever Home, The British Columbia Aviation Museum

August 22, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

The Hawaii Mars Water Bomber Has Finally Reached Its Permanent Home at the British Columbia Aviation Museum […]

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Hawaii Mars Final Flight Live Stream Video

August 11, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 6

Live Video: Hawaii Mars Water Bomber’s Final Fly Past with All 9 Snowbirds, Followed by Final Landing & Aerial Show. Sunday, August 11, 2024, 6 PM PST | Pat Bay, Victoria International Airport, BC, Canada […]

British Columbia Aviation Museum Announces Hawaii Mars’ Final Flight

August 7, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

The Hawaii Mars Forever Home Arrival Flight to the BC Aviation Museum is Sunday, August 11th, 2024, with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds! […]

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Hawaii Mars Takes Flight Again!

August 2, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

The Hawaii Mars Soars Again! Yesterday, the iconic aircraft lifted off from Sproat Lake for the first time in nine years, offering a breathtaking sight and sound! […]

Additional Taxi Tests For The Hawaii Mars [VIDEO]

July 28, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Photographer Rob Frolic captured footage of the mighty Martin Mars taxiing in preparation for its ferry flight from Sproat Lake to the British Columbia Aviation Museum. […]

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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. […]

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