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cageyratfish.bsky.social
when they were still working, they used to land in front of the place i was living at the time. I got to watch both of them fly out of here for the last time, & i'm glad i can still visit Hawaii Mars which is now near YYJ at the BC Aviation Museum 😻
Hawaii Mars landing in front of my place in 2013 #MartinMars
YouTube video by KG Sea
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August 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" taxis to her first home, former NAS Alameda, to say goodbye, Sunday February 9th, 2024 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane #cvvhrn
August 23, 2026 at 6:16 AM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" taxis to he first home, Former NAS Alameda, Sunday February 9th, 2024 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane #cvvhrn
June 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
martinsisland.bsky.social
ANNOUNCING THE Orange Orbits!
Consisting of MartinMars, PancakeLover, 0MN1G0D, and Kalea

Watch them in Martin's Island next week - Friday 15th May at 9pm BST, 4pm EST
May 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
cageyratfish.bsky.social
They really are! It feels lonely without them here now, but the other one (Hawaii Mars) went to the BC Aviation Museum near Victoria, so i can still visit that one.

When they were still working, they used to land in front of the place i was living in at the time. I miss hearing those engines
Hawaii Mars landing in front of my place in 2013 #MartinMars
YouTube video by KG Sea
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May 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" touches down in the SF Bay one last time, Sunday February 9th, 2024 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane #cvvhrn
May 5, 2026 at 4:19 AM
chris.mstdn.chrisalemany.ca.ap.brid.gy
a true community gathering tonight, and all weekend. We were at a sold out showing of the Martin Mars movie tonight!

It was great! Apparently it will be on Netflix or some other streaming service soon!

#martinmars #hawaiimars #phillipinemars #portalberni
wide photo of Long movie theater, full of people with the lights on A picture of the movie screen shows an archival video of the Martin Myers is coming across the water
April 27, 2026 at 4:45 AM
chris.mstdn.chrisalemany.ca.ap.brid.gy
Scored one of four signed posters!!

World Premiere of the Martin Mars Fire Guardians movie tomight in #portalberni

It is hard to overstate how special these planes were to this town of any in the world. We miss them like family. ❤️
#martinmars #hawaiimars #aviation #bcwildfire
A close-up of a poster featuring a large white and red water bomber. The Martin Mars. It is shown flying over a stylized background of trees and mountains. On the bottom is the text in a light blue BC aviation Museum. Between the text and the Plain are for signatures of the two pilots and two engineers that flew the Hawaii Mars to Victoria for its final flight and retirement. The young man holds a square poster with Hawaii Mars across the top and the airplane scene dumping water across a green forest at background. With the numbers 2024 on the bottom.
April 25, 2026 at 4:08 AM
chris.mstdn.chrisalemany.ca.ap.brid.gy
PS. bonus landing video!
#porterair #embraer #martinmars #hawaiimars #yyj #bcferry #boats #travel #nanaimo #gabriola #family
April 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
chris.mstdn.chrisalemany.ca.ap.brid.gy
made it home with the kid!
Gmight!

#martinmars #hawaiimars #yyj #bcferry #boats #travel #nanaimo #gabriola #family
the arbour at the end of the path lit by the porch light
April 18, 2026 at 8:13 AM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
Crew of the Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" enjoy the view while being towed into former NAS Alameda, Sunday February 9th, 2025 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane
April 10, 2026 at 3:36 AM
martinsisland.bsky.social
ANNOUNCING THE PERIDOT PLANETS

Consisting of 0MN1G0D, pog, Terror, and MartinMars!

Watch them in Martin's Island: March Madness on Friday 27th March at 8pm GMT, 4pm EST!
March 20, 2026 at 8:17 PM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
Photography Year In Review 2025: February Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" returns to its first home, Alameda NAS, one final time #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane
December 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
the light was at the right angle to highlight the ports Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" touches down in the SF Bay, February 9th, 2024#coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane
December 15, 2025 at 3:28 AM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" being towed into former NAS Alameda, Sunday February 9th, 2025 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane #cvvhrn
December 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" touches down in the SF Bay, February 9th, 2024 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane
October 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
gander22h.bsky.social
"The long journey for the last operational #MartinMars flying boat ended Sept. 25 with a low-key public debut at the #Pima Air and Space #Museum in #Tucson."

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#AVbrief #aviation #news #aircraft
Mars Flying Boat Goes on Display - AvBrief.com
Second World War flying boat transport took the long way to Arizona museum.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
mouseypc.bsky.social
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Martins Island!
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Martins Island: Colour the Mars w/ MartinMars
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August 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

Philippine Mars views one last setting sun at its first home, former NAS Alameda California. Feb, 2024 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #AvGeek #photography #nikon #seaplane
July 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
destinationsjou.bsky.social
Martin JRM-3 Mars BuNo 76822 named Marshall Mars was delivered to the USN in February 1946. Assigned to squadron VR-2 it was destroyed by an engine fire and sank on 5 Apr 1950 off Oahu www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MartinJRMMars #MartinMars #FlyingBoat #Aviation #AviationHistory #USN
Martin JRM-1 Mars BuNo 76822 named Marshall Mars was delivered to the USN in February 1946. After delivery, it was converted and re-designated JRM-3. Assigned to squadron VR-2 and based at Naval Air Station Alameda in California, the Marshall Mars set a new world record for payload lifted on her second flight, carrying 27,427 pounds from California to Hawaii. It was destroyed by an engine fire and sank on 5 April 1950 off Diamond Head, Oahu, Hawaii.
July 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
cageyratfish.bsky.social
I loved living just around the corner from their base, that was really special
Hawaii Mars landing in front of my place in 2013 #MartinMars
YouTube video by KG Sea
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July 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" touches down in the SF Bay, today Sunday February 9th, 2024 while a Emirates A380 taxis at KSFO #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane
June 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

Philippine Mars views one last setting sun at its first home, former NAS Alameda California. Feb, 2024 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #AvGeek #photography #nikon #seaplane
June 6, 2025 at 5:12 AM
colinmccann.bsky.social
I was so fortunate to see Hawaii Mars’ last landing.

I captured some photos and the air traffic control audio and mixed it in this short.

Won’t lie, I may have cried just a bit. So touching. #avgeek #yyj

youtube.com/shorts/EUCfZ...
Hawaii Mars Final Flight (with ATC audio) #shorts #martinmars
YouTube video by Colin McCann
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June 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
gander22h.bsky.social
"Philippine Mars, one of two surviving JRM Martin Mars flying boats, finished its four-month journey to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, early Saturday."

www.avweb.com/aviation-new...

#AVweb #aviation #news #aircraft #MartinMars #museum
Mars Makes It To Pima Museum
After a 150-mile highway trek, the Philippine Mars is now at its final home at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona
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May 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM