VPNAVY - Recycled VP Patrol Squadron Aircraft [Fire Bombers] Summary Page

Recycled Patrol Squadron Aircraft
Fire Bombers
Summary Page
Martin JRM-1 MARS

NOTICE: "...Hawaii Mars "On Approach" - I thought you might be interested in the attached photo's. They were taken at Lake Elsinore in Southern California, when Hawaii was there to help fight fire. Can you say "Duck?"...Phil MacKenzie portpiper7@hotmail.com..." [16NOV2007]

BUNO/VP/VR Civilian Number Photograph URL/Contributor

76820

VR-2

C-FLYK http://www.aerpix.net/AP-HP/APHP008/APHP008Index.htm
Forest Industry Flying Tankers Limited

76823

VR-2

C-FLYL http://www.zap16.com/fire_fighters.htm
Forest Industry Flying Tankers Limited

76824

VR-2

C-FLYM Destroyed on the ground in a freak wind storm on October 12, 1962.
Forest Industry Flying Tankers Limited

76820/76823

VR-2

C-FLYK "...Alive And Well - Naval Aviation News - March-April 1991..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1990s/1991/ma91.pdf [24OCT2004]

PICTURE DESCRIPTION

"...From a fire on Saturday south of where I live at Lake Cowichan.....Last two Martin Mars in action as waterbombers..." Contributed by Dan J. Dertien ddertien@shaw.ca [25AUG206]

"...From a fire on Saturday south of where I live at Lake Cowichan.....Last two Martin Mars in action as waterbombers..." Contributed by Dan J. Dertien ddertien@shaw.ca [25AUG206]

"...From a fire on Saturday south of where I live at Lake Cowichan.....Last two Martin Mars in action as waterbombers..." Contributed by Dan J. Dertien ddertien@shaw.ca [25AUG206]

"...Very first water drop from a Mars (Marianas Mars) in 1960. It sadly crashed on June 23, 1961..." Contributed by Dan J. Dertien ddertien@shaw.ca [08JAN2005]

"...Last Labor Day when I was at the bomber base (03SEP2004) the fellow coming in the small launch was a pilot and he was coming in to get a part when I was taking pictures. He took me back out with him. This was my third Mars tour..." Contributed by Dan J. Dertien ddertien@shaw.ca [08JAN2005]

"...True Aviation - January 1946 No 11 Page 27..." [16MAY2004]

"...Circa 1983..."
Contributed by HOOVER, ATCS Don Retired scpohoover@gmail.com [06DEC2003]

"...Circa 1983..." Contributed by HOOVER, ATCS Don Retired scpohoover@gmail.com [05DEC2003]

"...Circa 1983..." Contributed by HOOVER, ATCS Don Retired scpohoover@gmail.com [04DEC2003]

"...Martin MARS fire-fighting demonstration. Photos taken at 19 Wing, CFB Comox, BC, Canada in 1996. The two Martin MARS aircraft are based at Sproat Lake on Vancouver Island..." Contributed by Eric Mitchell mitchell@mars.ark.com WEBSITE: http://www.notions.com/aviart/

"...Martin MARS fire-fighting demonstration. Photos taken at 19 Wing, CFB Comox, BC, Canada in 1996. The two Martin MARS aircraft are based at Sproat Lake on Vancouver Island..." Contributed by DANIEL PONTES dppontes@aol.com [30NOV98]

NOTICE: "...I have a huge interest in the Martin MARS. I live 45 minutes from where the last two remaining MARS are serving as waterbombers. I have a huge photo collection (see a few below) and would love to hear from people who served on the MARS when they were still with the Navy. Would be happy to share photos lots as waterbombers. Anyone who would share pictures as well would be appreciated...Dan J. Dertien ddertien@shaw.ca..." [24OCT2004]

Aircraft Selection Page