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A short history of the Martin Mars flying boats

A short history of the Martin Mars flying boats

First Prototype The story of the Martin Mars flying boats started in 1938, when the United States Navy placed an order to the Martin Aircraft Company for a large maritime patrol bomber. The prototype first flew on July 3, 1942. The Navy was pleased with the prototype,...
PBY Naval Air Museum

PBY Naval Air Museum

AirMuseumGuide.com would like to thank Wil Shellenberger, the President of the PBY Memorial Foundation, and George Love, Restoration Manager, for all the hospitality during our visit to the PBY Naval Air Museum. PBY Catalina seaplane base The history of the PBY Naval...