hawaii

In another thread, someone posted: "By the middle of 1942, invading Hawaii is simply a fanciful notion. From where would the invasion forces sail? How combat ready would an invading force be after several days at sea? 'Fraid that's not a viable outcome. " I am not so sure this is true. I'm...

Martin B-12 B-18 Oahu, Hawaii

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The engineer's section on the flight deck of the Martin Mars. This station was at the rear of the flight deck, behind the crew seating area. It is situated just ahead of the main wing cross-section (directly behind the bulkhead in the photo), and an access to the wing interior and/or the rear...

Another view of the Martin Mars "Hawaii" cockpit. Note that in both cockpit photos, the controls are not "centered" due to winds moving the ailerons.

Cockpit of the Martin Mars "Hawaii". Much of the instruments have remained unchanged since 1946.