The Philippine Mars, a massive flying boat from World War II, landed on Lake Pleasant last week. But instead of taking off ...

Tradewinds began arriving at Naval Air Transport Squadron Two (VR-2) at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, in 1956 to replace the unit’s enormous Martin Mars flying boats on Pacific routes.

The Philippine Mars, a WWII-era flying boat, will be transported through Peoria late at night to minimize traffic disruption ...