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August 12, 2024

The Hawaii Martin Mars Performs Its Final Flight

The Famous Aircraft’s Legacy Will Continue in the BC Aviation Museum

The British Columbia Aviation Museum shared that the Hawaii Martin Mars made its last flight on Sunday, August 11th. The aircraft is now permanently displayed in the museum’s Wildfire Aviation Exhibit. The Martin JRM Mars is a four-engine water bomber produced by Martin Company. It was designed for the U.S. Navy’s use in World War II, where it served as a cargo transport and long-range ocean patrol seaplane. This aircraft quickly became recognized as a feat of the American military as it was the largest Allied aircraft built during the war.

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106th Rescue Wing’s 1st HH-60W Jolly Green II Takes Flight

The 106th Plans To Complete Aircrew Training On The New Model By March

The 106th Rescue Wing’s first HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter made its inaugural flight from Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base Aug. 4. Lt. Col. James Liston, the first 106th pilot to qualify on the new helicopter, said it was an honor to pilot the first flight. “Being the first and being able to teach everyone here at the 106th is a privilege and a welcome responsibility,” Liston said. “I am absorbing everything I can with the Whiskey program both from Sikorsky, what active duty has done over the last few years, and my test experience so that I can bring that knowledge here and help set the 106th up for success,” h

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