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Postby Rifleman » Fri Nov 10, 2006 9:16 pm

Just saw on the local news here......... :(

..........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......... :'(
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Re: Oh No !

Postby flyboy 28 » Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:14 pm

That's a shame. Is that the same one you posted those shots of Ken?
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Postby Rifleman » Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:29 am

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Re: Oh No !

Postby ozzy72 » Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:34 am

That is sad news. What will they be replaced by?
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Re: Oh No !

Postby Rifleman » Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:37 am

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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Re: Oh No !

Postby FLYING_TRUCKER » Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:38 am

Good morning Ken:  :)

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

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Re: Oh No !

Postby Ivan » Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:37 am

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

If they are smart... Be-200s
But i dont think so
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Re: Oh No !

Postby Rifleman » Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:50 am

[quote]Good morning Ken:
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Re: Oh No !

Postby flyboy_14 » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:40 pm

Thats a shame.  :(
I saw them this past summer, it was amazing.

Now I know what I want for christmas.  ;D
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Re: Oh No !

Postby Rifleman » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:10 pm

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........ :'(
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