Tri-Motors and Flying Boats

[Woodlouse2002]

[quote]Just read "Rifleman's" thread "Oh No"

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Thanks for the information and replies.  :)

I don't think the day of the large Flying Boat is over yet, I think they will make a come back, but they will be amphibious, with loading ramps side and rear when they do.
I have also heard talk about them being either jet or they will have counter rotating propellers.

Time will tell.  ;)

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Good evening folks.  

I wonder, has anyone heard anymore on the two Martin Mars Flying Boats being up for sale Ken "Rifleman" mentioned.

It would be a real shame one of them did not make it to a museum or get purchased by an aircraft collector.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[Rifleman]

So far out here, all is still quiet Doug........silence is golden as far as this subject is concerned........

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Thanks Ken  ;)

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[Rifleman]

Latest word on the Mars......sorry to say it, but it seems that there is a possibility that the two may be off to the mainland.......last nights news on TV had a report that they may be heading to a new permanent base in the Okanagan.....mainland mountain region........ .......its not final, but is all I've heard so far..............

...........will keep reporting........

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Hi Ken:

I take it they still will be used then and not put into a Museum.

Thanks for keeping us posted Ken.  

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[Rifleman]

Word just in............friend of mine visited them today..........got images which I will forward asap.......

..........possible that one may stay in the area, and one may wind up going to birthplace for a museum piece.........could be only a rumor, but I intend to get more info by whatever means I can come by......... 8-)