Martin JRM Mars "Hawaii Mars" Water Bomber Approach and Landing.

Martin JRM Mars Water Bomber operated by Coulson Flying Tankers is seen on approach and landing on Kootenay Lake near Proctor and Harrop, around 30 minutes outside of Nelson, British Columbia. Hear the awesome sound as these four massive radial engines roar overhead! This aircraft, Hawaii Mars, was here this summer to fight forest fires around British Columbia and stayed at this location for around four days.

[@were562]

The absolute pinnacle of water bombers.

[@TheHDAviation]

Nothing compares to the Martin Mars!

[@scopex2749]

OUTSTANDING BEAUTIFUL MACHINE! I HOPE these aircraft are still in use as the frequent wildfires in the states and Canada now NEED THESE OLD LADIES! I am an ex Air Force aircrfat engineer and I love these things I always hoped to get a flight on one one day.

[@TheHDAviation]

This classic beauty was so cool to see, such an impressive machine. Unfortunately this aircraft isn't fighting wildfires any more, when we need it most.

[@worldbestpilot]

Thank you so much ! Still goose-bumping and a marveollous fat sound of the radials.

[@TheHDAviation]

It really was an impressive sound to hear in person. Thanks for watching!

[@brianbuday8639]

worldbestpilot wish she could have gone down to help douse the campfire inferno in California

[@2utoday]

This is the first time I have seen video of this fabulous water bomber! Thumbs up!

[@Exige000]

Quite possibly the BEST video on KZbin! Should be compulsory viewing for everyone. The Canadian Government should step in to preserve this magnificent aeroplane for future posterity - or they should make a special appeal to Paul Allen (Flying Heritage Collection in Seattle).

[@flyingbeaver57]

Agreed. When I was a kid, and we travel to Vancouver Island to go camping, we always went up to Sproat Lake to the the (then 3) Martin Mars aircraft. Ulesss we have a change of government in the October federal election, there's no way the Canadian Government would become involved. It's disgusting. If you're an aviation fan you probably know about the Plane Savers project that took place from Dec 30 2018 - June 6 2019. A derelict, stripped DC-3C sitting in a corner of the St. Hubert airport near Montreal, originally an RAF Dakota in 271 Sqdn that dropped paratroops on the night of June 5th, was bought privately by Mikey McBryan on Dec 28, 2018 off of EBay. He set a goal to have the DC-3 fly by June 6, 2019. With a tremendous amount of volunteer labour, plus donations of various kinds, she was rebuilt to being fully airworthy. C-FDTD had her inaugural flight on June 6, 2019, the 75th anniversary of D-Day. "Buffalo Joe" McBryan was pilot, Quinn Jones (an ex-Buffalo pilot now flying 777's for Air Canada) was co-pilot, and Ronnie McBryan - DC-3 Mechanical Genius, was Flight Engineer. Mikey made a video log, with posts almost every day, and posted it to KZbin - you can find all 158 episodes linked on Mikey's page here: onkzbin.info If you looke at Episode 149, from about 16m12s to 18m55s, you get a bit of a feel for the "before" and the "after. Episode 156 was a special, the D-Day inaugural flight including cockpit video, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/janKcqOmerWebaM The actual D-Day flight was also filmed by another KZbinr, Mark Brandon, and he made a 17 minute video, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGYhZSLnKempck C-FDTD will be at Oshkosh this coming Tuesday. Wish I could be there - I live relatiively close to Buffalo Airways' big maintenance base in Red Deer, Alberta - a long way from both St. Hubert and Oshkosh, darn it. DTD is not going to be part of the Buffalo Airways fleet - she is a private aircraft registered to Mikey. So maybe Hawaii Mars could be a future Plane Savers preservation project. Joe McBryan would love it, I bet, with his passion for historic aircraft. There would be a _lot_ of people who would show up to help with that one.

[@CruiseShips-he8vq]

It went to the BC Aviation Museum in August 2024.

[@deepseadirt1]

I love how the engine nacelles and cylinder areas are painted red; nice personal touch to the aircraft and adds a certain blend of uniformity.🙂 We tend to forget Martin built a whole lot of airplanes. I was watching some docu. footage on Aviation history and interviewed were Glenn Martin(died 1955), William Boeing(died 1956), Allan Lockheed(died 1969), Jerome Hunsaker and others. Great footage of aircraft company founders.

[@craigpennington1251]

Biggest damn canoe I've ever seen. Very very cool too. Outstanding video. Beautiful countryside and an awesome landing.

[@TheHDAviation]

It was an impressive machine to see in action, truly massive!

[@laura-ann.0726]

Thanks for posting this video. I actually got to see this aircraft (and her sister, the Phillipine Mars) a few years ago at Sproat Lake. It's amazing to think that this 68 year old aircraft is not only still airworthy, but is still performing a useful job.

[@TheHDAviation]

It really is impressive these massive classics are still flying. Will definitely be sad to see them go!

[@69ChevroletNova]

What a Beautiful Aircraft Mars Water Bombers are bad Ass Sea Planes!!!! Cheers HDAviation for this sweet video

[@TheHDAviation]

+69ChevroletNova Thanks very much for watching, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@karlredford6747]

i was very fortunate to fly with this very plane, twice around the valley ,can't express how good the plane is and see no reason to discontinue it's career?

[@TheHDAviation]

Wow, that is so cool. That must have been an amazing experience flying on the Martin Mars! I agree, it really seems there was no reason to retire this beauty, and it would be so nice if it was still being put to work.

[@SwampDonkey530]

Mars is too cool for school!!! My 1947 beaver is clear to fly, but some how, despite all the fires down south, Martin Mars is grounded 🤷🏼‍♂️🇨🇦

[@TheHDAviation]

Ya, it's too bad this impressive aircraft isn't flying anymore. Nothing really compares to it for the roles it was flying.

[@rutrutbella600]

Wonder what the cost per hr to fly it was

[@patbarrett9263]

I WISH THAT BIG BIRD WOULD LAND ON MY LAKE AND SCOOP UP A FEW DOZEN OF THE LOCAL OBNOXIOUS JET SKIERS AND DROP THEM SOMEWHERE ELSE.

[@TheHDAviation]

Haha 😂

[@HenryProductionsYT]

Ikr

[@flybyplane]

Great to see this classic aircraft still in service. How fortunate that you could make such a great video of this outstanding aircraft. :-)

[@juggalo-vt3hf]

Damn, that's a big plane. Would love to fly on one. Thanks for posting

[@freddythamesblack8479]

It's great to see this cool aircraft still being used to help put out forest fires.....

[@TheHDAviation]

It was really cool to see this classic still flying. I hope it finds a nice new home and gets to fly for many years to come.

[@alexrowles1065]

one of the best landings I have seen ,that pilot sure has a gentle 'touch',they dont make beauties like that these days thats for sure

[@TheHDAviation]

It was definitely a nice, smooth landing. Thanks for watching!

[@BKetch]

I bet that takes an insane amount of power to get that thing airborne.

[@ckelley63]

Just AWESOME!!! beautiful!!!

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

VERY WELL DONE!!! Sad that this era for these magnificent girls is over.

[@RoboTekno]

What an epic plane. Looks like it has an impressively low stall speed. Very nice :-)

[@TheHDAviation]

RoboTekno It is definitely an impressive aircraft, absolutely massive! Thanks for watching.

[@azeemboybot2136]

RoboTekno v

[@Larry-ct5mg]

The is the kind of plane where a flight engineer got to do his job.

[@Farifire]

Hehe!! Because I didn't saw this channel before? Channels like his, should always be featured on the KZbin main page!! ^^ Subscribed!

[@cvitorinosilva]

impressive approach and soft landing.

[@TheHDAviation]

This giant was really impressive to see, amazing something its size can fly and land smoothly!

[@PVDPlaneSpotting]

That was a real treat to watch! I would absolutely love to see that beast in person one day.

[@lorenzo2011ist]

That’s a beautiful aircraft!

[@TheHDAviation]

I totally agree!

[@mikemagnum7987]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video! What a beautiful and graceful plane for the power that she has and the work that she does.....Very, very COOL!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching, this unique aircraft was really interesting to see!

[@KevinZucht]

Aug 10th..flying to Victoria.....please fill with water and do a drop a the Abbottsford Airshow THAT DAY!

[@TheHDAviation]

I wish I could be there to see its final flight.

[@AH6OY]

Wow that seaplane is a beauty. Excellent workhorse.

[@TheHDAviation]

+AH6OY It sure is one impressive aircraft, hope it keeps flying for many years to come.

[@heidirachael-lynnlaplante6548]

Our amazingly badass plane is back in the air 😍

[@Sludgepump]

Colson's in Port Alberni, BC has kept this plane in operational condition for many years.

[@220heavyst]

Brilliant video work, and a terrific subject. Thanks heaps.

[@TheHDAviation]

+220heavyst Thanks very much for watching! It was quite the impressive sight to see this massive aircraft.

[@RuiPlaneSpotter]

Nice video

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks!

[@TexasPlaneSpotting]

Amazing video! that plane looks massive!

[@TheHDAviation]

This one was super cool to see, one impressive machine. It almost has the same wingspan as a 747-400!

[@WeazelJaguar]

Beautiful! It looks absolutely spotless! Well done! I want one!!!!!

[@TheHDAviation]

This one was very impressive to see in person, one awesome machine,

[@ifraneman07]

I saw this thing come in low to Pat Bay , now Victoria Int Airport , in about 60/61 . I was in a 12 foot boat fishing and this plane , all flat black at the time came around the point at about 200 feet above me . And landed in Pat Bay , Saanich Inlet , there were 3 originally as I recall , one was used for parts . They would practise right out front in the inlet , great entertainment on a summer afternoon.

[@TheHDAviation]

Very nice, that must have been quite the sight! I was really glad to get to see this one flying, truly a massive and impressive aircraft.

[@thephilpott2194]

Steered on the water with the outboard engines. On Sunderlands they often cut the inboard engines otherwise with all 4 motors on tickover the thing would pull itself along!

[@RuiPlaneSpotter]

Nice!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks!

[@jumpnrun3368]

What a magnificent machine.

[@TheHDAviation]

It was really cool to get to see this classic in action. It's truly massive.

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

Fantastic. One of my most favorite Aircraft. 😁

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

The size of this plane is huge

[@TheHDAviation]

It's absolutely massive, one of the craziest aircraft I've seen.

[@RemoVegas]

ABSOLUTELY FUCKING BRILLIANT - THANKS FOR POSTING..!

[@theMedicatedCitizen]

She's gonna have her final flight this fall from Sproat Lake to Victoria!!!

[@jfsfilms]

Hard to imagine they are still using radial engines

[@motorTranz]

Excellent video! Thanks.

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much!

[@fw1421]

Kermit Weeks has a great video on this aircraft where he goes completely through it and actually get to fly right seat. He was considering buying one at one time.

[@MilesB1975]

10,000 horsepower. Speaks for itself.

[@aurboda]

per engine i suppose?

[@Alan-oo2cq]

One of Canada's best waterbombers.See alot of action in BC.Mexico. US great plane!

[@j.cannon2021]

awesome plane and pilot. thx for the vid.

[@TheHDAviation]

+cannon m Thanks for watching! It was definitely an impressive aircraft to see.

[@SuperScratch1]

Beautiful !1 Love the sound of those radials - are they Wrights or P&Ws ??

[@TheHDAviation]

It was definitely an impressive sight to see and hear. It has P&W's.

[@AndrewP657]

Are you sure? From the factory it had a higher HP version of the Wright Cyclone 3350 like the ones found in the B-29. Either new ones were put on that I don't know about or you made a mistake.

[@TheHDAviation]

Racing Boss You're right, it does have the Wrights. I have no idea why I was thinking P&W's. Thanks.

[@JelmersAviation]

Awesome video mate!! Amazing plane!!! I love it!! Well done, liked!!

[@DezRosswess]

One of those that you hope to see sometime, what a beast! I didn't hear of the forest fires in BC, was that a while ago?

[@yvonneschambach-mcsharry2529]

My husbands dad William McSharry piloted this beauty many times from Alameda NAS to Hawaii

[@TheHDAviation]

That's really cool, that must have been an exciting careers flying this impressive aircraft!

[@madame-rosalitaduchesse7636]

But for the rest of my life i could do nothing more but only watch steam locos and vintage cars and propliners.

[@RomeoDeltaAviation]

Great footage!! just EPIC .. what a beast!!!!!!

[@JohnCelona-o5i]

I wrote a screenplay about the Mars and a maverick who steals it off the lake. ‘Floating Laura’, finalist Breaking Walls Thriller.😊

[@zaks9919]

I personally saw this plane on sprout lake (sprout lake prov park BC vancover island) The seemingly tiny windows depict the actual size of this mamoth plane ( by the way isn't spell check wonderfull dutifully pointing out wild spelling errors while offering no solution )...

[@MrQwerty2524]

These wings are huge! At what speed does this plane take off when Heavy?

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

I'm in love. What a beauty.

[@delten-eleven1910]

The only airworthy airplane with no wheels at all.

[@reidrr41]

WHAT'S THE DUTY OF THE GUY OUTSIDE THE NOSE ?.....GORGEOUS AIRPLANE

[@TheHDAviation]

I think he is there to guide the aircraft while taxiing and to help anchor it.

[@steve1978ger]

moor it to the buoy

[@metalweldwood]

Great stuff. What kind of camera did you use?

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks, I use the Panasonic TM900.

[@GildsonOfrante]

Mano... Esta envergadura toda e devido a necessidade de planar melhor? Comente sobre a tecnologia embarcada nele e sobre esta 'cara' fininha e o casco

[@Nerflover10097]

Just wondering are you from Nelson?

[@mzimm460]

i cant say how they backed up

[@carlosturren2683]

¡ Un barco que vuela !.

[@madame-rosalitaduchesse7636]

Voici un château d'eau massif volant. Mais cet appareil est charmant.

[@marioluizandradecosta3241]

Quem foi rei nunca perde a majestade !

[@EhsWorldProductions]

I am heading back to BC in April and would love to be able to see this beast in person! Do you have any idea what is on the go with this plane? Last time I was in BC was back in 2013 and as you can see in my profile pic I've been on Harbour Air's DHC-2 Beaver C-FAXI. I have a video of it on my channel.

[@alastairfraser5871]

Start a fire.

[@paulrubins1451]

It's such a big aircraft, you only realize once it is in the water

[@TheHDAviation]

It truly is massive, it was very impressive to see!

[@paulrubins1451]

I can imagine. Would've liked to be there myself. Or even be onboard!

[@TheXeffx]

paul rubins I was, we have a video, but we cant bother uploading it. My dad also built an rc model of it, 3 meters wingspan. his account is TheSASFlyer

[@worldbestpilot]

Xeffx, could you please ask your Dad to send me his email address? I am also building large RC planes and a 3 m Mars is still on my list of planes to be realized. Thanks a lot in advance!

[@TheXeffx]

worldbestpilot [e-mail] i think it was

[@brianmorgan4523]

Why not build a few of these great planes today, just to have them on standby in case of fire, some where.

[@stateofjeffersonwoodworksllc]

Brian Morgan we need those were I am towns in threat ones burned down and more proles live and property at stake 31000 acres today this would instantly out in two drops hahahahaha

[@Lythrox]

Welcome home old buddy, I only wish The BC Government would find these 4 lovely ladies some work, I hear Forest Fires are out of control almost every where this year.

[@TheHDAviation]

It is really sad these aren't flying any more, they hold such an interesting history and are still able to put far more water onto a fire than any other aircraft. Maybe if things ever get out of control with fires we'll see Hawaii Mars flying again.

[@CaptMikey-vc4ym]

Coming soon to a lake or pond? near you!

[@1982blvd]

Considering wild forest fires will be a continuous thing during the hot dry summers, you would think the Gov't would invest in or build newer firefighting planes like this instead of using those dinky helicopter buckets.

[@dmacpher]

We do. Helicopters are useful in certain situations, these Martin planes are very limited in where they can pick up water because of their size

[@selimparvez1562]

Nice

[@lucidioe.monteiro4990]

Espetacular!!!

[@dalwatters1]

I flew aboard Alameda to San Diego usn

[@TheHDAviation]

Very cool, that must have been a fun experience.

[@dalwatters1]

for sure thx

[@MegaSkybox]

Удачная охота-поздравляю!

[@Kenjh71]

I'd buy one of these instead of a G6

[@melonshop8888]

SEND IT TO AUSTRALIA NOW.!!! ASAP.!!! 😢😢😢 HELP SUFFERING ANIMALS & TREES NEED IT.!!😭😭 SEND IT TO AUSTRALIA NOW.!!! ASAP.!!! 😢😢😢 HELP SUFFERING ANIMALS & TREES NEED IT.!!😭😭

[@jonbryn4]

over 16,000 hp

[@AndrewP657]

It has 4 engines that produce 2500 HP for a total of 10,000. Which is still a lot.

[@Flightbudy2channel]

Epic!!!!!!!!! That things amazing:D

[@alexanderdushkuii7697]

oh never could won't see live faster than you killer talk

[@michaelvaughn1434]

Just ran across this video, I'm in tears, my dad was a radio operator on this very airplane during his time in the Navy. Flew trips from Korea to Hawaii and to states. WOW what a piece of history, I'm so glad I found this video to share with my grown kids and their children....Thank You so much!!!

[@TheHDAviation]

That is so cool your father worked on this exact aircraft. It is the most impressive aircraft I have ever seen in person. One impressive piece of aviation history. Thanks for watching, I hope your family enjoyed seeing the video as well.

[@stevekovacs6250]

Your Father crewed with my Father on the same plane. My Dad was the senior flight engineer on the "Mars Hawaii" this same plane. In fact, at 18 months old I flew from NAS Honolulu to NAS Alameda.

[@joesutherland225]

​@@TheHDAviation I saw it in action in around 68 over New Westminister BC Canada when a mill and storage yard with a pulp mill nearby had a huge fire both Mars flew right over my house on theyre pickup runs popped over a the ridge and dumped on the fire multiple times for 2 maybe 3 days quite the show for an12yr old

[@joesutherland225]

Picked up off of Burnaby lake

[@geoffreyharbinson2488]

@@stevekovacs6250 I was a Flight Engineer in the RCAF we could only dream of of being on this Aircraft . We often refered to our aircraft in the Female sense this Old Girl is A QUEEN in her own Kingdom .None other like

[@drguffey]

I flew aboard this plane 62 years ago from Pearl Harbor to Alameda, Ca. when it was a Navy transport. Fascinating to see it still flies !!!

[@TheHDAviation]

+drguffey That's very cool, that must have been quite the experience to fly on this amazing aircraft. I hope it stays flying for many years to come!

[@drguffey]

+TheHDAviation Actually, I was about 2 years old. Have pictures but don't remember. Still it's cool to say I flew on it !

[@mraungzawoo6842]

drguffey ต

[@ontheedge33371]

drguffey so cool :) I live very close to it . Amazing machine !

[@brettnaugher2176]

The New World program builds them in 1 week, anything in 1 week; mine was a B-1 miniature,,,then I got the Berlin Wall. www.erectorbot.com s creator - Omnijet

[@luisbalderrama8145]

Just saw that this exact plane is for sale. I really hope its next owner keeps it air worthy and flying. What a magnificent machine. Thank you for sharing this video! -Luis

[@thehunterstruck]

I just came across it too. Everything is still TBA or TBD so idk if it was a complete overhaul or if it hasn’t been flown. Cool cool plane for sure

[@als1023]

Been donated to BC Aviation Museum in Victoria..

[@stephanuhu963]

What a beautiful old girl this Mars is. Great quality filming and thank you for posting this heritage gem.

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching, I'm really glad you liked the video!

[@bruski3253]

I have actually seen this plane in Castlegar BC one day when I was a kid 20 years ago.. she was out on forest fire duty. Unbelievable noise and you really can't believe something this big could fly.

[@andysmith-ne1qs]

Watched a Martin Mars fight a fire just south of Sechelt in the late 90 s ..we were anchored on the south end of Lasqueti . Saw the complete cycle several times ..this is great video it captures some of the real majesty of this fabulous aircraft . Also how freaking loud it is ..

[@TheHDAviation]

Very cool, that must have been an impressive sight seeing them work a fire in person. It is one impressive aircraft, and I do love the sound it produces as well!

[@paulmaxwell8851]

My wife and I had the privilege of exploring this plane on Sproat Lake on Vancouver Island back in about 1998. It was the off season and the plane was being serviced. Several engines were on test stands. We met a nice pilot/mechanic named Brent and he took us aboard, where we poked around on the flight deck (too big to call it a cockpit), clambered over the water tank (6,000 gallons I believe) and opened a hatch on the very top to climb up on the wing. An immense aircraft. I'm sure that if I hadn't had my beautiful wife with me Brent might have told me to get lost, so it was our lucky day. I must dig around and find the photos I took.

[@TheHDAviation]

That is really neat, such a cool experience! Must have been a great view from up on the wing.

[@rEdf196]

I grew up all my life just across from where the Philippine and Hawaii Mars are based at Sproat Lake.The roar of its 4 R3350 engines were common place for over 50 years Only the Hawaii currently fly's but its future is uncertain at the moment It will be a sad day when they both eventually leave my area forever. Great video and sound too.

[@robcoates4394]

Wow! What a beautiful machine. Many thanks for posting it's made my day.

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and for the kind comment!

[@0look0in0not0out]

That is some sweet footage and brought down from the sky so beautifully . Epic , thanks for sharing and also to this team and everyone in the Forest Fire Industry in BC right down to the small towns with fire fighter volunteers , you are all incredible people man . So from the Kootenay's and from all of BC .... THANKS TONS EVERYONE !!!! ...... Thanks industry for stomping out that fire yesterday HARD TIME , it was 1-2 km from my town , i watched the heli's , bird dog , and bomber (4 prop but not mars) annihilate it !!!! The strategies and maneuvers etc , its quite a sight to witness this skill and precision .

[@TheHDAviation]

0look0in0not0out Couldn't agree more, definitely super thankful for all the forest fire fighters doing a great job this year across B.C.

[@sardu55]

I think, the USN should be required, or the Army, to maintain at least one or two of these classic warbirds as either a museum piece or as an active component of the force. Just dumping these majestic birds for the hell of it is not only irresponsible but a loss of American aviation and military history.

[@donziperk]

When I was touring Coulson Air in Port Alberni in 2012 one of the Mars Martins was being refitted and repainted in I believe USN colours and was being sold to a museum in the eastern states.

[@yvonneschambach-mcsharry2529]

My first airplane ride was on this very aircraft with my dad at the controls from N A S Alameda to pearl Harbor !

[@TheHDAviation]

That is very cool, must have been quite the experience to fly in this special aircraft.

[@StellarBlue1]

That is a HUGE flying boat. Thanks for posting such a rare thing of beauty!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching, it is definitely the most impressive aircraft I have ever seen!

[@b.atwater3904]

Anyone notice those big radicals perfectly synchronized on the approach? Very impressive!

[@TheHDAviation]

Ya, these pilots were real pros. Must take lots of still and experience to fly this classic giant!

[@bobsurgranny]

Great catch of that big beast touching down ever so smoothly onto the water

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much, this impressive aircraft is definitely one of my most memorable spots of all my spotting.

[@daxdadog]

What a magnificent machine! It makes me happy knowing that one of these Martin Mars is still flying.

[@brianbuday8639]

Doug Wagner such a great plane. Pity they have to retire😞

[@fanggun4219]

Great video and love the comments. I worked for the company that installed the fueling buoy etc at the base on sproat lake. Also when there was a fire at Sooke potholes park this plane flew right over my house to scoop water from Otter Point ....amazing. I told my buddy about what he missed, he said ..I was out there salmon fishing, had to get the hell out of the way 😮... Fire out in about 6 drops. Great day!

[@Musique61414]

I remember seeing 2-3 of these in British Columbia in the late 80's. Beasts!

[@TheHDAviation]

They are pretty amazing aircraft! That must have been cool to see a couple of them, their scale is impressive.

[@mikem9536]

Had to have been 2, since there's only been 2 since 1962. The Marianas Mars crashed near Northwest Bay, British Columbia, on 23 June 1961 during firefighting operations; all four crew members were lost. Just over a year later, on 12 October 1962 while parked onshore at the Victoria airport, the Caroline Mars was damaged beyond repair by Typhoon Freda when she was blown 200 metres/yards, breaking her back.

[@fr-tigerfangs7039]

The saying goes that "seaplanes don't fly well and don't float well", it's of course true, but to hell with it, as this is one of the most beautiful flying machines ever made! What a sight to see, what a history, what a piece of human engineering testimony! Thanks a lot for posting.