The gigantic Martin Mars aircraft, the world’s largest flying water bomber and last of its kind will make it first trip to Wisconsin to participate at EAA AirVenture this summer. EAA spokesman Dick Knapinski says the massive airplane will be parked near the EAA Seaplane base on Lake Winnebago. Knapinski says the plan will also fly several demonstrations throughout the week during the daily afternoon air shows. The aircraft has the ability to carry as much as 7,200 gallons of water, ingesting more than ton of water per second as it skims across a waterway.
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photo: waupun mayor rohn bishop The Waupun Common Council has postponed action on wage increases for paid on call firefighters and elected officials to get more public input. The council discussed the matter, sometimes heated, at their meeting this week and will take up the issue again at their April 8th meeting. If […]
todayMarch 27, 2025
A house fire near New Holstein claimed the life of a child. Shortly after 2am Wednesday firefighters were called to the scene on Honeymoon Hill Road near County Road T. A child in the home was pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
todayMarch 27, 2025
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