Martin Mars Sold to US Museum In Florida

[gianthammer]

http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.o ... 8c5cb918cd

Well it has finally started to happen, something alot of us out here were affraid was going to happen once they new CSin' owner bought the airplanes a few years ago. I guess they are his to do with what he wants but it will be hard to see them leave the Valley after 50 years.

Farewell old girl

[pez]

It's the Philippine Mars that's going to the museum - the Hawaii Mars is staying. They're prepping the Philippine Mars to fly now, and it's about 1/2 painted in it's original US Navy paint scheme (navy blue).

[HuD 91gt]

It will be a sad day when the last one leaves Sproat. I grew up watching those aircraft from across the lake. You can't blame the owner, they have barely been used.

[Siddley Hawker]

The airplane has been in storage for five years with the engines removed. There are a couple of posts on FB showing the stripping and repainting process. Here's all I can find on YouTube.

[slowstream]

Sad to see them go but I am impressed that they cleaned her up, dressed her up and putting her somewhere where she can be admired for a long time.

[CD]

Also posted here:

AvCanada: Philippine Mars Restoration for the US Navy Museum