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A Stroke of Marketing Genius: Local Businesses, Vintage Aircraft, And Their Unusual Association

Vintage Aviation News

By Adam Estes Throughout aviation history, there have been many unusual applications that airplanes have found themselves in, and warbirds are no different. A young Art Lacey before the ferry flight. Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-85790 is being prepared for the lift on top of the gas station.

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Philippine Mars Begins Water Trials

Vintage Aviation News

The Coulson Aviation team has been diligently preparing the aircraft for its ferry flight. After several years docked, all systems, cabling, flight controls, and engines underwent thorough inspections. The second airplane is Marianas Mars, Bu. Navy during World War II. Four Martin JRM-3 Mars flying boats in formation.