41 results found
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: 1075
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: 1075
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: 2509
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: 2509
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: 472
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: 472
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: 518
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: 518
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: 443
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: 443
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: 2160
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: 2160
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: 423
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: 423
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: 732
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: 732
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: 533
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: 533
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: 335
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: 335
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:16 June 2006
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:126012Submit Correction
View count: 1978
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: 1978
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: 3428
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: 3428
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: 47763
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: 47763
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-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:October 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:94390Submit Correction
View count: 4346
Preparation for a new paint job did not mean the Mars would stop work fighting fires. The aircraft has the FIFT logo on the tail and carries no registration, but the side drop doors reveal that this is C-FLYK Philippine Mars.
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:October 1983
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:October 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:94390Submit Correction
View count: 4346
Preparation for a new paint job did not mean the Mars would stop work fighting fires. The aircraft has the FIFT logo on the tail and carries no registration, but the side drop doors reveal that this is C-FLYK Philippine Mars.
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:October 1983
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: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:25 May 2009
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:80550Submit Correction
View count: 5471
An aerial view of Coulson Flying Tankers base at Sproat Lake showing both their Mars Flying Boats on maintenance. C-FLYL is at the front with C-FLYK behind. Note the white aircraft outline painted on the ground around YL.
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:25 May 2009
Photo by:John AllanContact
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: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:25 May 2009
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:80550Submit Correction
View count: 5471
An aerial view of Coulson Flying Tankers base at Sproat Lake showing both their Mars Flying Boats on maintenance. C-FLYL is at the front with C-FLYK behind. Note the white aircraft outline painted on the ground around YL.
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:25 May 2009
Photo by:John AllanContact
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:1 September 2002
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:52533Submit Correction
View count: 386
The 'engine room' on the ship-like flight deck of the incredible Martin Mars. Many thanks to the friendly mechanics and to an equally friendly boat owner for getting us aboard.
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:1 September 2002
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
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:1 September 2002
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:52533Submit Correction
View count: 386
The 'engine room' on the ship-like flight deck of the incredible Martin Mars. Many thanks to the friendly mechanics and to an equally friendly boat owner for getting us aboard.
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:1 September 2002
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
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:22 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39304Submit Correction
View count: 477
Sitting pretty on Sproat Lake
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:22 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
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:22 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39304Submit Correction
View count: 477
Sitting pretty on Sproat Lake
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:22 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
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: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 April 2008
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12893Submit Correction
View count: 468
Undergoing pre fire-season maintenance at home base. The significance of the 2010 on the fin is unclear.
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 April 2008
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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: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 April 2008
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12893Submit Correction
View count: 468
Undergoing pre fire-season maintenance at home base. The significance of the 2010 on the fin is unclear.
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 April 2008
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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: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 April 2008
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11989Submit Correction
View count: 721
Undergoing annual pre-season maintenance at Coulson's Sproat Lake BC base. Ex US Navy BuAer 76820. C-FLYK "Philippine Mars" at the rear.
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 April 2008
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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: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 April 2008
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11989Submit Correction
View count: 721
Undergoing annual pre-season maintenance at Coulson's Sproat Lake BC base. Ex US Navy BuAer 76820. C-FLYK "Philippine Mars" at the rear.
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 April 2008
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
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:22 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:11548Submit Correction
View count: 569
Nothing more gorgeous than a red and white Mars flying boat on Sproat Lake on a clear bright sunny day.
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:22 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
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:22 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:11548Submit Correction
View count: 569
Nothing more gorgeous than a red and white Mars flying boat on Sproat Lake on a clear bright sunny day.
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:22 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact