Convair R3Y Tradewind
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The Convair R3Y Tradewind was an American 1950s turboprop-powered flying boat designed and built by Convair.
An R3Y-1 Tradewind low over San Francisco Bay near NAS Alameda
The Convair XP5Y-1 prototype in 1950. It first flew on 18 April 1950 at San Diego and crashed in 1953.
R3Y-2 variant loading a tractor
R3Y-2 Tradewind refuels a record four fighters in flight, 1956
Martin JRM Mars
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The Martin JRM Mars is a retired large, four-engined cargo transport flying boat designed and built by the Martin Company for the United States Navy. It was the largest Allied flying boat to enter pro
Convair R3Y Tradewind
…Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era Martin JRM Mars Martin P6M SeaMaster…
JRM-2 Mars "Caroline Mars" in US Navy service
The prototype XPB2M-1 Mars, 1942
JRM-1 "Philippine Mars" in December 1945
JRM-1 BuNo 76820, Philippine Mars taking off from San Francisco Bay, 1946