
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
C/n (msn): | 9264 |
Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
Aircraft Name: | Philippine Mars |
Location | |
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City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / HeliportMap |
Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: CAA9 / CBT9 Other: - |
Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
Photo by: | Aad van der Voet |
Photo ID: | 138573 |
Photo Comment |
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Philippine Mars is about to be launched onto Sproat Lake in what would be its last operational firefighting season. The hatch in the nose is already open, from where the steering and towing cable will soon be attached. Note the impressive wingspan and overall size of this amazing aircraft. This photo is copyright © Aad van der Voet, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 April 2019, and has since been viewed 361 times. |