TheBigBadGman wrote:
Incredible.
The PBM is one of my all-time favorites. Never gets the credit she deserves.
In a perfect world, Pensacola would have a dedicated flying boat hangar, complete with a Mariner, Marlin, and Mars.
Agree, and of course with the Coronodo and PBY as well (and a totally PERFECT world a SeaMaster and a Clipper, but a bit unfair to count those). Kinda surprised the Mariner is still in Pima, but then again the Marlin as another sole survivor sat on the open ramp at Pensacola for decades (don't get me started on the Savage) , the Coronado sat for years also incomplete and it did not even seem they really wanted it, and plans to ferry the Mars to Pensacola have been very quiet of late- It does seem money for hangers for the larger aircraft has been an issue. Any update on the Mars? She has the paint job and had some engine work I believe. I worry as time moves on the opportunity for a one time ferry flight diminishes.