Martin Mars

• ‘End of the road’: Iconic Philippine Mars makes final flight out of B.C.

  The Philippine Mars, sister aircraft to B.C.'s famous Hawaii Mars waterbomber, has left the province for the last time.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2025
  
• Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber lands in B.C. Aviation Museum

  Harbour Air says the Martin Mars made its final flight on Sunday evening from Port Alberni to Patricia Bay next to the Victoria International Airport.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2024
  
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• Hawaii Martin Mars: Famed water bomber prepares for final flight

  The Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber, one of only two Martin Mars aircraft in existence, will be the centrepiece of a new B.C. wildfire aviation exhibit.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2024
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• Iconic Hawaii Mars, world’s largest flying water bomber, listed for sale for $5M

  The listing for the 1945 Martin JRM-3 Mars lists its interior and exterior as in 9 out of 10 condition, and says it last underwent annual flight inspections in 2016.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2022
• Old-school Martin Mars water bomber not included in B.C.’s modern firefighting fleet

  ‘The Wildfire Service is using modern fleets and modern aircraft that work better for us in B.C.’

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2021
• Martin Mars water bombers’ firefighting days appear to be over

  The company that owns and operates the two massive aircraft is trying to find new owners for the Hawaii Mars and Philippine Mars.

  May 21, 2018
• Martin Mars water bomber up for sale

  A beloved B.C. aircraft is not only making a big splash at an airshow south of the border, but it has also been put up for sale.

  Jul 27, 2016
• Fire near Harrison Lake now 1325 hectares in size

  There are 165 active fires across the province of B.C. with 11 new ones being sparked on Sunday.

  Aug 7, 2015
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• Evacuations, air quality advisories amid wildfires

  Smoke from wildfires in British Columbia has forced some people to visit hospitals because of breathing problems and chest pain, says the provincial health officer.

  Jul 9, 2015
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• Province enters into 1 month contract to use Martin Mars water bomber

  The Martin Mars has not been used to fight forest fires for the past two years and the Coulson Group is currently getting the airtanker ready to fly.

  Jul 9, 2015