Martin PBM Mariner

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The Martin PBM Mariner was a U.S. Navy and Coast Guard flying boat used extensively during World War II for anti-submarine patrols in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific theaters. It operated from bases in Bermuda, Brazil, and island locations like Saipan and Okinawa, later serving in the Korean War and with the Netherlands. 
 
Key details regarding its usage include:
Combat Operations: Used to hunt German U-boats in the Atlantic and Caribbean. It was also active in the Pacific theater, particularly in the later stages of the war.
Roles: Primarily used for long-range patrol, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and search and rescue (SAR) missions.
Key Locations:
Atlantic/Caribbean: Bermuda, Brazil, and Banana River NAS.
Pacific: Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Other: Iceland.
Post-War Usage: Continued service with the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard for patrol and rescue through the Korean War, with final units retired in 1956.
Foreign Service: Used by the Royal Australian Air Force for transport and the Royal Netherlands Navy in New Guinea.