Rare World War II flying boat makes stop in Bay Area
The 117-foot long Philippine Mars flew is one of two of its kind still in existence, anchored in Alameda overnight.
World War II-era Philippine Mars makes historic flight to SF Bay before retiring in Arizona
History was made over the weekend in San Francisco Bay. 80-year-old Philippine Mars water bomber plane touched down near Alameda in an 800-mile journey from British Columbia, before ending its voyage ...
‘End of the road’: Iconic Philippine Mars makes final flight out of B.C.
The Philippine Mars, sister aircraft to B.C.'s famous Hawaii Mars waterbomber, has left the province for the last time.
Ultrarare seaplane spotted over San Francisco
A World War II seaplane was spotted flying over the San Francisco skyline and landing in the bay, marking the first leg of ...
WWII-era Philippine Mars flying boat makes stopover in Alameda: photos
There was an actual seaplane in Alameda’s Seaplane Lagoon Monday morning. Ferry riders and other people out on their morning commute or dog walk were treated ...