51 results found
| 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: | Forest Industries Flying Tankers |
| Aircraft Name: | Philippine Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | September 1985 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 264470Submit Correction |
| View count: | 438 |
Philippine Mars gets some service during a day of firefighting out of its Sproat Lake base.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | Forest Industries Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | September 1985 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| 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: | Forest Industries Flying Tankers |
| Aircraft Name: | Philippine Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | September 1985 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 264470Submit Correction |
| View count: | 438 |
Philippine Mars gets some service during a day of firefighting out of its Sproat Lake base.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | Forest Industries Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | September 1985 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| 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: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| Aircraft Name: | Philippine Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2010 |
| Photo by: | Brian R BurrageContact |
| Photo ID: | 254300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1671 |
The interior was open for public access.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2010 |
| Photo by: | Brian R BurrageContact |
| 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: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| Aircraft Name: | Philippine Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2010 |
| Photo by: | Brian R BurrageContact |
| Photo ID: | 254300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1671 |
The interior was open for public access.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2010 |
| Photo by: | Brian R BurrageContact |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-2 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9269 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 2009 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 244497Submit Correction |
| View count: | 834 |
This is the nose section of the eighth Mars (BuNo 76825), which was never finished because the war ended. It sat out in the elements at Sproat Lake Tanker Base for 62 years until Coulson took over the company in 2007 from the previous consortium. I remember seeing it overgrown in the bush behind the base. It has been nicely restored and at the time was part of their visitor center.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-2 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9269 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 2009 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-2 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9269 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 2009 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 244497Submit Correction |
| View count: | 834 |
This is the nose section of the eighth Mars (BuNo 76825), which was never finished because the war ended. It sat out in the elements at Sproat Lake Tanker Base for 62 years until Coulson took over the company in 2007 from the previous consortium. I remember seeing it overgrown in the bush behind the base. It has been nicely restored and at the time was part of their visitor center.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-2 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9269 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 2009 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Fleet number: | 223 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2016 |
| Photo by: | Lieuwe HofstraContact |
| Photo ID: | 215343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1137 |
Wfu but kept in flying condition awaiting a contract that never came...
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2016 |
| Photo by: | Lieuwe HofstraContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Fleet number: | 223 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2016 |
| Photo by: | Lieuwe HofstraContact |
| Photo ID: | 215343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1137 |
Wfu but kept in flying condition awaiting a contract that never came...
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2016 |
| Photo by: | Lieuwe HofstraContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Fleet number: | 223 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 2012 to 30 August 2012 |
| Photo by: | András MihalikContact |
| Photo ID: | 205928Submit Correction |
| View count: | 975 |
On hot stand by during British Columbia's fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 2012 to 30 August 2012 |
| Photo by: | András MihalikContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Fleet number: | 223 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 2012 to 30 August 2012 |
| Photo by: | András MihalikContact |
| Photo ID: | 205928Submit Correction |
| View count: | 975 |
On hot stand by during British Columbia's fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | Coulson Flying Tankers |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 2012 to 30 August 2012 |
| Photo by: | András MihalikContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Alternate Serial: | 76820 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | Philippine Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2017 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 171547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2313 |
The British Columbia government cancelled their contract with Coulson Flying Tankers after the 2013 fire season. Both Martin Mars aircraft were put up for sale and the US Navy had planned to buy C-FLYK for display at he National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL. Problems arose and the deal is yet to be consummated, so the big flying boat remains in Port Alberni painted in original US Navy colors.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Alternate Serial: | 76820 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2017 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Alternate Serial: | 76820 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | Philippine Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2017 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 171547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2313 |
The British Columbia government cancelled their contract with Coulson Flying Tankers after the 2013 fire season. Both Martin Mars aircraft were put up for sale and the US Navy had planned to buy C-FLYK for display at he National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL. Problems arose and the deal is yet to be consummated, so the big flying boat remains in Port Alberni painted in original US Navy colors.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Alternate Serial: | 76820 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2017 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 168738Submit Correction |
| View count: | 440 |
The Hawaii at rest on Sproat Lake on Vancouver Island
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 168738Submit Correction |
| View count: | 440 |
The Hawaii at rest on Sproat Lake on Vancouver Island
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 168737Submit Correction |
| View count: | 486 |
C-FLYL and C-FLYK at Sproat Lake on a rainy day. I chartered a boat to take me out to see the two Mars up close. It was nice to get up close to them and circle around these huge aircraft. Both of the Mars are retired and its uncertain what their fate will be. Hopefully they will be preserved somewhere.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 168737Submit Correction |
| View count: | 486 |
C-FLYL and C-FLYK at Sproat Lake on a rainy day. I chartered a boat to take me out to see the two Mars up close. It was nice to get up close to them and circle around these huge aircraft. Both of the Mars are retired and its uncertain what their fate will be. Hopefully they will be preserved somewhere.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 168736Submit Correction |
| View count: | 419 |
Side profile shows the massive size of the Mars.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 168736Submit Correction |
| View count: | 419 |
Side profile shows the massive size of the Mars.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 2004 |
| Photo by: | John OlafsonContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138585Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2082 |
The launch of a Martin Mars flying boat... a rare and very impressive event to witness! This must be one of Philippine Mars' last launches ever, as it was taken out of service at the end of the 2006 fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138585Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2082 |
The launch of a Martin Mars flying boat... a rare and very impressive event to witness! This must be one of Philippine Mars' last launches ever, as it was taken out of service at the end of the 2006 fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138573Submit Correction |
| View count: | 371 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138573Submit Correction |
| View count: | 371 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138514Submit Correction |
| View count: | 654 |
The Martin Mars truly is a huge flying boat... Philippine Mars is seen here in what would eventually turn out to be her last operational fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138514Submit Correction |
| View count: | 654 |
The Martin Mars truly is a huge flying boat... Philippine Mars is seen here in what would eventually turn out to be her last operational fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138335Submit Correction |
| View count: | 465 |
Hawaii Mars resting on Sproat Lake, awaiting its next firefighting mission.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138335Submit Correction |
| View count: | 465 |
Hawaii Mars resting on Sproat Lake, awaiting its next firefighting mission.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138322Submit Correction |
| View count: | 306 |
Philippine Mars' engine #4 is receiving some necessary TLC. The next day it would be ready for its next mission and be launched onto Sproat Lake, for one of the last times in its career. This venerable lady was withdrawn from use at the end of this 2006 fire season, at the respectable age of 60.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 138322Submit Correction |
| View count: | 306 |
Philippine Mars' engine #4 is receiving some necessary TLC. The next day it would be ready for its next mission and be launched onto Sproat Lake, for one of the last times in its career. This venerable lady was withdrawn from use at the end of this 2006 fire season, at the respectable age of 60.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 76825 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-2 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9269 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2007 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 127804Submit Correction |
| View count: | 729 |
This nose section is from the uncompleted eighth Martin Mars airframe, which would have become BuNo 76825 of the United States Navy. It was acquired by Forest Industries Flying Tankers in the 1960s and stored at their Sproat Lake base near Port Alberni, BC. It lay there in the brush for some 40 or 45 years until it was recovered by its new owners Coulson Flying Tankers in 2007. They restored it into their red and white colours and placed it on display in their visitor centre at Sproat Lake. Photo by: Hans van der Vlist
| Registration / Serial: | 76825 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-2 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9269 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2007 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | 76825 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-2 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9269 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2007 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 127804Submit Correction |
| View count: | 729 |
This nose section is from the uncompleted eighth Martin Mars airframe, which would have become BuNo 76825 of the United States Navy. It was acquired by Forest Industries Flying Tankers in the 1960s and stored at their Sproat Lake base near Port Alberni, BC. It lay there in the brush for some 40 or 45 years until it was recovered by its new owners Coulson Flying Tankers in 2007. They restored it into their red and white colours and placed it on display in their visitor centre at Sproat Lake. Photo by: Hans van der Vlist
| Registration / Serial: | 76825 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-2 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9269 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2007 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 126012Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1849 |
White-tailed Philippine Mars seen floating peacefully on Sproat Lake near its Port Alberni base, in the last days of its very long career (60 years!). It would be permanently withdrawn from use at the end of the 2006 fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 126012Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1849 |
White-tailed Philippine Mars seen floating peacefully on Sproat Lake near its Port Alberni base, in the last days of its very long career (60 years!). It would be permanently withdrawn from use at the end of the 2006 fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 126010Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3208 |
Philippine Mars is being readied for its launch into Sproat Lake, a time-consuming operation. The four TimberWest guys put the huge size of this flying boat into proportion. The photo shows this aircraft's uncommon side drop doors (two on each side), which sistership Hawaii Mars does not have. That has the more conventional system with dropping doors in its belly. This photo was taken 10 days before this aircraft's 60th birthday, and during what would be its final fire-fighting season. This amazing machine was withdrawn from use at the end of the 2006 fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| 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 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 126010Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3208 |
Philippine Mars is being readied for its launch into Sproat Lake, a time-consuming operation. The four TimberWest guys put the huge size of this flying boat into proportion. The photo shows this aircraft's uncommon side drop doors (two on each side), which sistership Hawaii Mars does not have. That has the more conventional system with dropping doors in its belly. This photo was taken 10 days before this aircraft's 60th birthday, and during what would be its final fire-fighting season. This amazing machine was withdrawn from use at the end of the 2006 fire season.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYK |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9264 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 126009Submit Correction |
| View count: | 46298 |
Red-tailed Hawaii Mars as it could frequently be seen during a fire season - moored on Sproat Lake in a great landscape near its Port Alberni base.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| Aircraft Name: | Hawaii Mars |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 126009Submit Correction |
| View count: | 46298 |
Red-tailed Hawaii Mars as it could frequently be seen during a fire season - moored on Sproat Lake in a great landscape near its Port Alberni base.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FLYL |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin JRM-3/AT Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 9267 |
| Operator Titles: | TimberWest |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Port Alberni - Sproat Lake Tanker Base Seaplane / Heliport (CAA9 / CBT9)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2006 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1520 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin XPB2M-1 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 877 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | Mars |
| City / Airport: | Baltimore - Martin State (KMTN / MTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 May 1942 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 125887Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1553 |
Martin Mars prototype at the Martin factory, repaired following the #3 engine fire on 5 December 1941, but still before its first flight. It is seen here still in its original configuration as a patrol bomber, complete with gun turrets and provisions for bombing. However, the aircraft was soon to be converted to XPB2M-1R transport aircraft, which involved removing all armament and armored plating, and adding extra cargo hatches, cargo loading equipment and reinforcing the decking. Photo from: US Navy - National Naval Aviation Museum
| Registration / Serial: | 1520 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin XPB2M-1 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 877 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Baltimore - Martin State (KMTN / MTN)Map | Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 May 1942 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | 1520 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin XPB2M-1 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 877 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | Mars |
| City / Airport: | Baltimore - Martin State (KMTN / MTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 May 1942 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 125887Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1553 |
Martin Mars prototype at the Martin factory, repaired following the #3 engine fire on 5 December 1941, but still before its first flight. It is seen here still in its original configuration as a patrol bomber, complete with gun turrets and provisions for bombing. However, the aircraft was soon to be converted to XPB2M-1R transport aircraft, which involved removing all armament and armored plating, and adding extra cargo hatches, cargo loading equipment and reinforcing the decking. Photo from: US Navy - National Naval Aviation Museum
| Registration / Serial: | 1520 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin XPB2M-1 Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 877 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Baltimore - Martin State (KMTN / MTN)Map | Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 13 May 1942 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | 1520 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin XPB2M-1R Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 877 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1944 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 125882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1255 |
The Martin Mars prototype in take-off at an unknown location, possibly the Pacific off San Francisco. This photo was taken circa 1944, about two years after it had been converted from patrol bomber to transport aircraft, by the removal of its gun turrets, bomb bays, armored plating and other combat provisions. Instead, this transport version received additional cargo hatches and cargo loading equipment, as well as reinforced decking. Photo from: US Navy - National Naval Aviation Museum
| Registration / Serial: | 1520 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin XPB2M-1R Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 877 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1944 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | 1520 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin JRM/PB2M Mars |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin XPB2M-1R Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 877 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1944 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 125882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1255 |
The Martin Mars prototype in take-off at an unknown location, possibly the Pacific off San Francisco. This photo was taken circa 1944, about two years after it had been converted from patrol bomber to transport aircraft, by the removal of its gun turrets, bomb bays, armored plating and other combat provisions. Instead, this transport version received additional cargo hatches and cargo loading equipment, as well as reinforced decking. Photo from: US Navy - National Naval Aviation Museum
| Registration / Serial: | 1520 |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin XPB2M-1R Mars |
| C/n (msn): | 877 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1944 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |