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Nov 10^th, 2006 at 9:16pm

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Just saw on the local news here......... Sad

..........the only two existing Martin Mars, operated by TimberWest a local logging company, are up for sale..........very sad news on Vancouver Island and for everyone else in range of these massive "flying boat/water bomber" aircraft........they have saved uncounted financial losses with their ability to douse forest fires......... Cry

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Reply #1 - Nov 10^th, 2006 at 11:14pm

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That's a shame. Is that the same one you posted those shots of Ken?

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Reply #2 - Nov 11^th, 2006 at 11:29am

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Indeed,.....I've seen and photographed them many times, but it seems that we all won't see them around here too much longer....... Cry

As I said, there are only two in existence and they are both owned by TimberWest and both on the block !........cryin' shame ........ Cry

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Reply #3 - Nov 11^th, 2006 at 11:34am

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That is sad news. What will they be replaced by?

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #4 - Nov 11^th, 2006 at 11:37am

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Not sure if they will be replaced or not...........this was the first public word that they are on sale......on a side note for you Mark.....do you think I should go to the Y2K project today for the open house and pick up something for you ?

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Reply #5 - Nov 12^th, 2006 at 7:38am

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Good morning Ken:

What is the chance one of these could go to a Museum?

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #6 - Nov 12^th, 2006 at 8:37am

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That is sad news. What will they be replaced by?

If they are smart... Be-200s
But i dont think so

Russian planes: IL-76 (all standard length ones), Tu-154 and Il-62, Tu-134 and An-24RV&&&&AI flightplans and repaints can be found here

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Reply #7 - Nov 13^th, 2006 at 1:50am

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" Full size A/C are just
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Good morning Ken:

What is the chance one of these could go to a Museum?

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

The preliminary report Doug is that they are on the block.....both A/C, spares, the lot......cost over the winter season is what sparks the financial scrutiny......10 mechs on full time preparing for the upcoming fire fighting season cost too much for them to warrant keeping the operation going......... Cry

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Reply #8 - Nov 14^th, 2006 at 6:40pm

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Thats a shame. Sad

I saw them this past summer, it was amazing.

Now I know what I want for christmas. Grin

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Reply #9 - Nov 14^th, 2006 at 9:10pm

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" Full size A/C are just
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If the word comes in that they are sold, I think Wendy and I will try to take one more run out there to get some last shots........ Cry

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