Yesterday, we were able to witness history. The last Martin JRM Mars flying boat stood down for its final resting place at Pima. We were fortunate to have a flyover at the Palm Springs Air Museum. She was followed in chase by our P-51 Man O War. Thank you to Coulson Aviation - Next Gen Firefighting for the fly-by and your support throughout the year. | Palm Springs Air Museum

How'd you like to fly the Martin Mars? Come on along and give it a try! Here's a video of my flight training on the Martin "Hawaii" Mars seaplane, with live cockpit audio. This clip will give you a great overview of the procedures for prepping and flying this awesome craft. You'll see the check lists for pre-start, engine start, take-off, water pick-up, water drop and landing. Check it out! I'm sure you're going to enjoy it. Kermit Weeks | Kermit Weeks

The final flight of the last Martin JRM Mars flying boat took place on February 10, 2025, as the "Philippine Mars" lifted off from San Francisco Bay on its way to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, AZ. #aviation #aviationphotography #finiflight #lastflight | Norman Graf Aviation Photography

The Hawaii Mars flying boat is one of the five large Martin JRM Mars-class seaplanes built by Martin Corporation. Designed as Bombers. Long range seaplanes of this type have impressive dimensions : wingspan 61 metres, length 36 metres, height 12 metres. | Defence Express