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love it

What a gorgeous bird! Fantastic capture. Thanks for sharing.
Does anyone know how many of this rare creatures are left in airworthy state?

From Wikipedia, "According to the Smithsonian Channel episode of Mighty Planes Martin Mars, only one Martin Mars is now flying."

As a kid in middle school back in the 40s, I remember this plane @ the Glenn L. Martin airport in Middle River Maryland.& it amazies me to see it still flying in the year 2017. Someone knew what they were doing when they built this bird..

Nice comments about the Mars............

Glad it came to Oshkosh in 2016.

Cool shot!!! I found this about it, posted in 2013.
http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/martin-mars-water-bomber-grounded-after-53-years-in-b-c-1.624458

What an amazing picture

An impressive aircraft. In 1947, my Navy father took me on a tour of a Navy Mars at Alameda Naval Air Station. Spent time in the cockpit with the pilot. Even after all these years, I am still in awe of this great aircraft.

Knikwind & Roland...............

I appreciate your 1st hand experience with the aircraft. Awesome.

Nice

IMPRESSIVE

Many years ago I used to live on Vancouver Island and would often see two of these Martin Mars water bombers when they were kept in Port Alberni. I was never able to capture a photo of them quite as beautifully as you have here. Well done!

Thank you Dave................

Would have loved to have seen two Martin Mars together !!

Outstanding Shot Ken!

The 'Coulson Mars' is the last of its breed and is out of service today, awaiting sale.

History here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_JRM_Mars

Today, Hawaii Mars II remains the only airworthy example of it’s type in the world. The opportunity to purchase and preserve a unique part of aviation history is now available for the discerning buyer, or donor.

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/the-gigantic-martin-jrm-mars-flying-boat-in-pictures.html

Thank you for the update A Mentor on Hawaii Mars Status.

John... appreciate your nice comments too.

Thank you for the update A Mentor on Hawaii Mars Status.

John... appreciate your nice comments too.

Fantastic picture...like it.! regards

This Mars is now officially retired and is being displayed in British Columbia Aviation Museum.
https://bcam.net/