Largest Plane Recruited For Navy

The Mars flying boat is set for a record-breaking flight to Hawaii, carrying 7 tons of cargo. Previously tested on a secret 4400-mile nonstop Atlantic flight, it is now commanded by Lieutenant Commander Bill Coney with a crew of 15. The Mars is as large as a 20-story building, with the power of two diesel locomotives and the space of a 15-room house. It operates from Alameda, CA, with 20 more planes on order, marking a significant step in long-range Pacific aviation.

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