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WEST COAST: Heavy Lift Prowess and Firefighting Excellence - The legendary four-engine Martin Mars fixed-wing seaplane, originally conceived and manufactured in the later part of the 1940s, reserves a unique place in aviation history. The aircraft was inspired and created by the Martin Aircraft Company, later named Lockheed Martin, as a large mission-capable flying boat. Its core objective in the beginning was to serve as a transport airplane for the U.S. military during World War II.

GLOBAL: Harsh Environmental Conditions - Aircraft hangars are responsible for and critical to protecting valuable aviation assets, such as airplanes, helicopters, and drones, across various climates found throughout the nation. Regardless of the region, airplane hangars serve as protective and shielding structures, insulating airplanes from otherwise harsh environmental conditions that can damage aircraft and disrupt routine operations. For example, in the colder climates, as is common in the northern U.S., hangars protect aircraft from extreme freezing temperatures, ice, wind, and snow.

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GLOBAL: Strange and Unusual Homes - Going far back in history, people have always displayed cleverness and resilience when it comes to finding unique places to call home sweet home. Hangar living aside, here are just three examples of the strangest and most odd places people have turned into homes.