Iconic B.C. wildfire water bomber for sale for $5M

The Second World War-era plane was retrofitted from its role as a U.S navy patrol bomber into a water bomber in the 1960s.

A Martin Mars water bomber known as the Hawaii Mars II has been put up for sale for $5 million.

The Second World War-era plane was retrofitted from its role as a U.S navy patrol bomber into a water bomber in the 1960s.

Two of the bombers – the Hawaii II and the Philippine Mars – are owned by the Coulson Aviation Group in Port Alberni, B.C.

According to the company, the Philippine Mars is not air-ready and will likely end up in a museum.

The Hawaii II is being sold through Platinum Fighter Sales out of California.

The Hawaii II water bomber is being sold through Platinum Fighter Sales out of California. (Platinum Fighters)