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The Aviationist[4] and Skies Mag[3] reported that Hawaii Mars made its final retirement flight to the British Columbia Aviation Museum on August 11, 2024.
Wikipedia's Martin JRM Mars article calls it "the largest Allied flying boat to enter production during World War II" (seven completed) and gives the four Wright R-3350 engines, speed and range figures, and the 7,200 US gal water-bomber tank filled in 22 seconds.
Confirms the final flight to the British Columbia Aviation Museum in Sidney, escorted by Snowbirds jets.[1]
Reports Hawaii Mars’ retirement flight and museum donation after 78 years of service, dated August 11, 2024.[1]
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