Martin Mars Water Bomber

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• Why B.C. isn’t using the Martin Mars water bomber to fight the wildfires

  It's one big and expensive plane, the province says.

  Jul 11, 2017
• 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
• Martin Mars water bomber deployed to its first fire east of Nelson

  The Martin Mars water bomber has been deployed to fight its first forest fire in British Columbia since it was retired two years ago.

  Jul 18, 2015
• Martin Mars water bomber remains grounded for now

  Now 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