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Martin "Philippine Mars" seaplane landed at Lake Pleasant for decommissioning; Supervisor Lesko tours aircraft
Summary
A Martin ‘‘Philippine Mars’’ World War II-era seaplane was landed at Lake Pleasant in Maricopa County to be disassembled and transported to the Pima Air and Space Museum. District 4 Supervisor Debbie Lesko toured the aircraft; the decommissioning and removal process is expected to take about 40 days.
The Martin "Philippine Mars," one of seven flying boats built during World War II, was landed at Lake Pleasant in Maricopa County to be disassembled and moved to the Pima Air and Space Museum, according to a recorded account of the event. District 4 Supervisor Debbie Lesko toured the aircraft during the decommissioning process.
The aircraft, built in 1944, flew from British Columbia to Lake Pleasant so owner Colson Aviation could wheel it ashore and begin disassembly. Organizers chose Lake Pleasant because…
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