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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 […]

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 […]

Why is the Iconic Martin Mars Not Fighting Fires?

September 2, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 6

This summer’s wildfire season has been particularly brutal so far in the U.S., even in comparison to the catastrophic blazes of previous years. The same is true for Canada as well, which has experienced a […]

2016 in Review Through Warbirds News’ Top Articles

January 3, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

2016 has been a banner year for warbirds, with many significant events and first flights taking place. We at WarbirdsNews have endeavored to keep our readers informed of as many developments as possible, with exclusive […]

Martin Mars Going to to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016!

April 14, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 2

PRESS RELEASE -The gigantic Martin Mars aircraft, the world’s largest flying water bomber and the last of its kind, will make its first trip to Wisconsin to participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. EAA AirVenture […]

Martin Mars Deal Stymied?

May 18, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 15

In a rather controversial move, the Canadian Heritage Minister, Shelly Glover, has attempted to put a hold on the planned deal between The Coulson Group and the National Naval Aviation Museum which was supposed to see one of […]

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Martin Mars Movements…

August 14, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

The last operational Martin JRM-3 Mars water bomber seems set to retire this year, judging by a recent announcement in the Coulson Group’s August 2014 news letter. Sadly the provincial government in British Columbia, where […]

Martin Mars

Hawaii Mars to Fly One Last time In August

Pilot Report: Flying in the Martin Mars

Martin Mars Possibly Moving to British Columbia Aviation Museum

Why is the Iconic Martin Mars Not Fighting Fires?

2016 in Review Through Warbirds News’ Top Articles

Martin Mars Going to to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016!

Martin Mars Deal Stymied?

Martin Mars Movements…

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