{"product_id":"custom-martin-jrm-3-hawaii-mars-c-flyl","title":"Custom Martin JRM-3 HAWAII MARS C-FLYL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT25_JRM-3_hero01_480x269_8885ec3e-4534-4ab8-9eed-5d75287637bf.jpg?v=1765305126\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing \u003cem\u003eHawaii Mars\u003c\/em\u003e PlaneTags, made from the authentic skin of one of aviation’s most legendary giants. The Martin JRM-3 \u003cem\u003eHawaii Mars \u003c\/em\u003ewas born in the final days of WWII, repurposed as a vital military transport, and later transformed into a high-capacity aerial firefighter that served North America for decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore its final retirement and donation to the BC Aviation Museum, our team traveled on site and recovered original skin from spare components, preserving the legacy of this mighty seaplane for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT25_JRM-3_hero02_480x269_857b887e-88eb-4cca-b330-14d8b1b3165c.jpg?v=1765305235\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed by the Glenn L. Martin Company as a long-range patrol bomber, the \u003cem\u003eHawaii Mars II \u003c\/em\u003ebecame one of the largest flying boats ever built. It was later retrofitted to carry 7,200 gallons of water, and for over 50 years, it was an essential part of aerial wildfire suppression across British Columbia and the western U.S. Only two \u003cem\u003eMartin Mars\u003c\/em\u003e aircraft remain today, making these PlaneTags not only rare, but a celebration of one of aviation’s most remarkable transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eHawaii Mars II\u003c\/em\u003e wasn’t just big, it was essential. Once capable of delivering 7,200 gallons of water in a single drop, this colossal aircraft played a critical role in protecting communities and wildlands from devastating wildfires. For decades, it was a constant presence in the skies above British Columbia and the western U.S., fighting blazes that ground crews couldn’t reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts ability to scoop a full load of water in just 22-30 seconds and return to the fireline made it a legend among aerial firefighters. Whether flying over remote mountains or gliding across lakes in front of awe-struck spectators, the Hawaii Mars became more than a firefighting tool; it became a symbol of resilience and ingenuity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the last of its kind to remain operational, its retirement marked the end of an era. But its legacy continues, now preserved in the form of these authentic PlaneTags, each one a tangible reminder of the aircraft’s heroic second life. Read more it on our blog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/from-warbird-to-water-bomber-the-epic-life-of-the-hawaii-mars\" title=\"From Warbird to Water Bomber: The Epic Life of the Hawaii Mars\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFrom Warbird to Water Bomber: The Epic Life of the \u003cem\u003eHawaii Mars\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT25_JRM-3_GALLERY01_480X600_b28cbbf2-16ba-4599-8494-7719f934e229.jpg?v=1765306708\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT25_JRM-3_sample.jpg?v=1765406766\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJRM-3 \u003cem\u003eHawaii Mars II\u003c\/em\u003e C-FLYL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT25_JRM-3_lineart.jpg?v=1765301195\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e               \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenn L. Martin Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e JRM-3 Hawaii Mars II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuNo:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76823\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail #:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-FLYL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator\/Radio Operator, and Flight Engineer; w\/accomodations for relief crew) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 ft 0 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 117 ft 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 ft 5 in (afloat), 48 ft 0 in (beached)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirefighting Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x Internal Tanks Capable of Scooping 7,200 U.S. Gallons of Water in 22-30 seconds, and 600 U.S. Gallons of Foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,900 mi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 243 mph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruise Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 187 mph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService Ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17,050 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75,619 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e 162,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone Radial Piston Engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHawaii Mars PlaneTags Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BuNo 76823\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin JRM-3 Mars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transport flying boat \/ Water bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Delivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Navy \/ Coulson Flying Tankers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Donated to the BC Aviation Museum in 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum aircraft skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTag Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.5 in x 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd It to Your “Giants of the Sky” Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the ranks of legendary aviation icons. The \u003cem\u003eHawaii Mars\u003c\/em\u003e PlaneTag is a must-have for collectors of historic aircraft, firefighting memorabilia, or anyone who appreciates the grandeur of seaplane engineering. Here are some other PlaneTags you may enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/collections\/747-collection\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBoeing 747 (various tails\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The “Queen of the Skies” that revolutionized long-haul commercial aviation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/c-5a-galaxy-70-0451\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLockheed C-5 Galaxy (68-0213)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – One of the largest military aircraft ever built, capable of carrying tanks, helicopters, and oversized cargo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaneTags are: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotoArt PlaneTags","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":51121468604581,"sku":"Custom_JRM-3-Red","price":107.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":51121468637349,"sku":"Custom_JRM-3-White","price":87.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4682\/0005\/files\/PT25_JRM-3_RED_40b842a7-71eb-4b35-988e-847ca0bf8566.jpg?v=1794176183","url":"https:\/\/shopnexoria.shop\/products\/custom-martin-jrm-3-hawaii-mars-c-flyl","provider":"Westcliff Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}