Martin Mars
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Hawaii Martin Mars: Famed water bomber prepares for final flightThe 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.CanadaMar 28
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Iconic Hawaii Mars, world’s largest flying water bomber, listed for sale for $5MThe 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.CanadaJan 15, 2022
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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.’CanadaAug 7, 2021
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Martin Mars water bombers’ firefighting days appear to be overThe 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
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Martin Mars water bomber up for saleA 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
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Fire near Harrison Lake now 1325 hectares in sizeThere 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 wildfiresSmoke 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 bomberThe 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
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Martin Mars water bomber remains grounded for nowNow that the B.C. Government has agreed to add the Martin Mars water bomber to its wildfire-fighting arsenal, the question becomes where the bomber might be most effective.Jul 7, 2015
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Martin Mars water bomber added to B.C. wildfire-fighting arsenalThe owner of the iconic, red-and-white Martin Mars water bomber says the British Columbia government has agreed to add the flying tanker to its wildfire-fighting arsenal.Jul 7, 2015
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