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