Martin JRM Mars - Wikipedia
The Martin JRM Mars is a large, four-engined cargo transport flying boat designed and built by the Martin Company for the United States Navy during World War II.
A short history of the Martin Mars flying boats
Jul 16, 2020 · The story of the Martin Mars flying boats started in 1938, when the United States Navy placed an order to the Martin Aircraft Company for a large maritime patrol bomber.
80-year-old Last Mars takes final flight to rest at Arizona museum
Feb 12, 2025 · The Martin Mars flying boats were initially developed during World War II as maritime patrol bombers for the U.S. Navy.
AirHistory.net - Martin JRM Mars Airtanker
Feb 28, 2019 · History and photos of the Martin JRM Mars, the world's largest ever operational flying boat. The Mars was used in small numbers by the US Navy, but spent most of its 70-year career fighting wildfires as a succesful airtanker.
Great But Too Late: WW2's Mighty Martin JRM Mars Flying Boat
Aug 14, 2024 · The Navy ordered 20 Mars single-tail JRM-1 aircraft from Glenn L. Martin Company. This designation displays its utility/cargo mission (J for utility, R for transport, M for Martin).
The Last Martin JRM Mars Flying Boat Flew for the Final Time
Feb 18, 2025 · After only a few months from the retirement of the other remaining Martin JRM Mars, Hawaii Mars II, the last surviving airframe of the large flying boat dating back to World War II, named...
Warplanes of the USA: Martin JRM Mars - SilverHawkAuthor
The Martin JRM Mars is a large, four-engined cargo transport flying boat designed and built by the Martin Company for the United States Navy during World War II. It was the largest Allied flying boat to enter production, although only seven were built.
Martin JRM Mars Flying Boat Aircraft - Military Factory
May 11, 2016 · The JRM Mars was commissioned by the United States Navy for use as an overwater patrol bomber and assigned the developmental designation of "XPB2M-2 Mars" (company designation of "Model 170"). First flight was on June 23rd, 1942.
The Gigantic Martin JRM Mars Flying Boat in Pictures
Nov 17, 2018 · The hull of the first U.S. Navy Martin JRM-1 Mars is raised from Chesapeake Bay (USA). The “Hawaii Mars” (BuNo 76819) had been accepted by the U.S. Navy on 21 July 1945 but sank in Chesapeake Bay on 5 August 1945 after porpoising during landing.
WWII-vintage Martin Mars Flying Boat To Return to U.S.
Apr 25, 2024 · The Philippine Mars, one of five WWII-vintage four-engine flying boats built for the U.S. Navy's long-haul cargo transport needs, would go on to end its career as a fire bomber in Canada.