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The BC Aviation Museum is thrilled to announce the Hawaii Mars water bombers final flight to its forever home is Sunday, August 11, 2024 Estimated arrival time in Pat Bay between 6-6:30pm after an approximate 2 hour flight with a finale escort by the CF Snowbirds
📷Heath Moffat
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The sun has set on an absolutely epic day. We're off to grab a few hours sleep and then we're back at checking out everything you've tagged or sent us! Keep it up!
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A little something submitted to appease those engine sound purists.
📹 - Emily Chalk
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Here is an interesting photo of 5 RCAF aircraft from over the years - one of which is still in service. Can you name them all?
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On dry land.
Hawaii Mars has been successfully towed out of the ocean on her beaching gear.
@nickel_bros
and Cold Water Divers pulled off the impossible, maneuvering Hawaii around the breakwaters sideways and up the ramp!
📷: Vector Aero Media (on IG)
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The Queen of The Lake
A Vancouver Island icon for 65 years and counting
A historic, emotional, but exciting day that we look forward to sharing with the world. Please continue to share your personal stories and photos with us, we love to hear and see them!
📷:
@HeyesDerek
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Late last night, Hawaii Mars arrived at the BCAM. Over the next few days, Nickel Bros will remove Hawaii from the custom built cradle to her resting location.
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What happens when you're a mechanic/flight engineer on the Martin Mars, it's your wedding, and there is a crew en route back to the tanker base after fighting fires? They drop by and say hi, in style!
📹: Debbe Patterson
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The news has broken and we're beyond excited to announce over 2 years of hard work by both museum volunteers and
@CoulsonAviation
in the acquisition of the famous Hawaii Mars
The province of British Columbia has also stepped in with a generous donation toward achieving this goal
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One of the recently donated Martin Mars images, with Philippine in the foreground and Hawaii doing a little showboating in behind!
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Hawaii will be moving to the shore soon to begin the dewatering process.
While the view may not be the best, you may be able to see some of the process from Patricia Bay Park
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What are people saying about the Hawaii Mars announcement? Check this video out for just a few of the awesome replies we've seen in the last week!
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A flight of 4 CF-104 Starfighters pass over the HMCS Bonaventure for this edition of Throwback Thursday!
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Here is what you've all been waiting for:
Take off time not announced
3:20 Port Alberni - Harbour Key
3:40 Comox
4:00 Campbell River
4:10 Cape Mudge
4:30 Powell River
4:50 Comox
5:00 Comox show
5:10 go south
5:40 Nanaimo rendezvous with T-33 for air to air shots
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Some awesome photos for Throwback Thursday
Hawaii Mars putting on a show over Coal Harbour, Vancouver
📷: Randy Findlay Photography
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Martin Mars Acquisition Update:
We are encouraged as talks between Coulson Flying Tankers and the BCAM are ongoing, and as well we are also stepping into the extensive planning side of things needed for a transaction and acquisition of this magnitude.
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Congratulations to the Pima Air and Space Museum on the news of their acquisition of Philippine Mars from
@CoulsonAviation
The Port Alberni tanker base has a busy year ahead of itself prepping these two gorgeous aircraft for their new futures!
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Like a phoenix rising, Hawaii Mars will fly again.
Years of dedicated work from BCAM volunteers, representatives of the Coulson Group and financial assistance from The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport will culminate in an epic flight from Port Alberni to Patricia Bay
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Hawaii Mars remains one of the most recognizable aircraft in the history of aviation in British Columbia, possibly even Canada. With over 5 decades of aerial fire service, it's a name that almost everyone has a story to go with it! What's your story?
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What do you think Hawaii Mars will show up on as?
📷: Derek Heyes
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The BCAM is excited to announce that we've partnered with
@RollFocus
to live stream the arrival of Hawaii Mars and the
@CFSnowbirds
The livestream will start at approximately 6:00pm, and be streamed from our YouTube Channel:
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PRESS RELEASE JUNE 9, 2023
The famous Martin Mars Waterbomber could be coming to Victoria!
SIDNEY, BC – One of the most famous aircraft in BC aviation history, the mighty Martin Mars waterbomber, equal in size to a Boeing 747, could be coming to the BC Aviation Museum.
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The BCAM has a giant list of thank yous to get through, but the museum has to shout out to three pivotal people that have given us countless hours of support and talent.
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The BCAM wasn't joking when we said '22 was going to be a huge year We're more than excited to announce the collaboration with
@CWHM
on the acquisition of the Shady Lady With the help from Canso Investment Council and GRIP Investments Ltd, CWHM was able to purchase the Shady Lady
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The BC Aviation Museum is excited to host Harbour Air and their all electric Dehavilland Beaver at our open house!
Come check out the future of aviation with Harbour Air and the BC Aviation Museum on Saturday August 20th from 10am - 4pm
Admission by donation
📷:
@HarbourAirLtd
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Life is busy around the museum and we missed the anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed XF-104 by a day!
The RCAF/CAF flew license built F-104s built by Canadair, designated the CF-104 Starfighter.
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Looking for something fun this Family Day Weekend? From Saturday February 18th until close on Monday February 20th, the museum is admission by donation!
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Every airframe deserves a second chance. This was our Harvard trainer before restoration.
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It's the freaking Catalina Wine Mixer (yes we're aware they're Cansos)
RCAF Patricia Bay, WWII
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We at the BCAM are excited about the flight and arrival of Hawaii Mars tomorrow, Sunday August 11th.
As organized as this can be, there can still be some holes and unfortunately we don't get the 100% confirmed news to share as soon as some would like it.
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the DeHavilland Beaver. To celebrate, we're sharing the Harbour Air electric DeHavilland Beaver. You can view this history changing aircraft at our open house this Saturday from 10am - 4pm Admission by donation
📷Harbour Air
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We are lucky to have the Saanich Peninsula Pipe Band with us performing on the back apron right now
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In case you didn't watch the
@CHEK_News
broadcast, there was an important update regarding
@CoulsonAviation
Martin Mars and the potential acquisition by the BC Aviation Museum. More information to follow.
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We keep getting asked "When will it fly out? What will the flight plan be? Will you let us know?"
Of course we will! The Hawaii Mars flight out of Sproat Lake and Port Alberni down to Patricia Bay will be heavily publicized and we want all of you to be part of the send off!
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Hello Starfighter. Welcome to the final leg in the journey to your new home at the BC Aviation Museum. Full press release on Facebook/Instagram.
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To all those that guessed CF-104 Starfighter, you're right! The
@AirForceMuseum
Starfighter will soon be making it's way via barge to it's new home at the BC Aviation Museum!
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Will you be watching Hawaii Mars on her flight from Sproat Lake to Pat Bay?
Rest assured we will be sharing dates and times when we know!
Great Central Lake Fire, August 2015
📹 - Rob Frolic
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The Supermarine Stranraer was stationed at RCAF Patricia Bay from August 1940 until December 1942. It was used as both an aircraft for aircrew training, and for coastal/submarine patrols.
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Sea King Saturday with the ex-RCAF Rotormaxx Sea King at our 2022 open house!
📷 Aaron Burton
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Did you know? The 2023 year has been one of our biggest and best years! The museum has achieved an amazing amount of growth and continues to grow - and we have our visitors to thank for that!
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In a post that will be almost guaranteed to ruffle some feathers, 64 years ago today the Avro Arrow project was cancelled by the Diefenbaker government.
The decision caught Avro by surprise, and immediately put thousands of Avro employees and their suppliers out of work.
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The Spitfire is probably the best known combat aircraft of all time. When the BC Aviation Museum reopens, visit our ¾-scale replica. Meanwhile, here is a 2-min. video about the museum's Spitfire:
#yyj
#ExploreVictoria
#sidney
@Fly_YYJ
#avhistory
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CCTV in the Henderson Hangar caught a strange creature after hours tonight!
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Crew from Vancouver Island Helicopters (VIH) were on site today to assist with the installation of the Piasecki landing gear that was removed prior to transport from Golden, BC.
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Hawaii Mars will be here before you know it! Are you ready to come visit?
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Fresh air for the Reliant and Norseman!
Sometimes it's just easier to push aircraft on the apron temporarily
You could say we're bursting at the seams, and could use a new hangar 😉
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On the Highway out of Comox and stopped to let cars and trucks to go by and to add lights to the wing tips for more visibility for pilot cars to see.
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Perhaps one of the best looking aircraft - 1938 Beechcraft Staggerwing will be on display for our open house!
Come see it, and everything else this August the 20th from 10am - 4pm
Admission by donation
📷: Aaron Burton
#bcaviationmuseum
#bcamopenhouse
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Ain't no thang! Volunteer Bruce H with our Best of The City award for best museum in 2022!
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"You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling." - Eames (Inception 2010)
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Just like riding a bike. Pilot Peter K has logged 1000 hours on the Mars and is on site at the tanker base helping get Hawaii ready for her flight to Pat Bay, which he will be piloting.
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Many are asking about the Snowbirds with Hawaii Mars
The Snowbirds will be flying with Hawaii Mars from approximately Crofton to Pat Bay, NOT the entire trip
They will be joining us after their performance at the Abby Air Show so their time will be limited
📷
@HeyesDerek
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Three aircraft were combined to make one, along with countless hours of volunteers.
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Rainy day and you aren't sure what to do with your littles? Try our kids zone! A very hands on area with pedal planes, flight simulators, and both a plane and helicopter for exploring your inner pilot!
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Happy Canada Day Weekend!
We're open regular hours, 10am - 4pm on July 1st
📷: Erica Watson
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Have you made it out to the museum to see the CF-104 Starfighter in person yet?
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A large part of aviation history in British Columbia is aerial firefighting. Make sure to spend some time checking out our display of models and photos of aircraft from past and present (not to mention our donated A26 and Convair from Conair outside of the Henderson Hangar)
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Don't forget - we're on Facebook and Instagram, and those platforms allow us to include better descriptions, more photos, and have more quality content.
Best to follow us there.
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Prior to WWII Noorduyn had only sold 17 Norseman - to the RCMP. With the outbreak of war, the RCAF ordered 38 Norseman.
They were used as part of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan for radio and navigation training, as well locally at RCAF Patricia Bay
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Pat continues to work on corrosion repair continues on the underside of the Starfighter wing.
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Do you believe in love at first flight or should we fly our drone by again?
📹: Greg Duerksen Real Estate Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty / Pacific Ridge Media
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Are you heading to the Boundary Bay Airshow? Watch out for the social media guy and his awesome 5 year old assistant! They will be there with pockets full of stickers, all you have to do is tell them what your favorite plane is!
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The Seabee is an all-metal, amphibious aircraft. The British Columbia Aviation Museum’s Seabee was built in 1947. For a video all about the Seabee:
#ExploreVictoria
#sidney
@Fly_YYJ
#avhistory
#AvGeek
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Craving something Hawaii Mars before the delivery day? Stop by the gift shop today and pick up your very own 5" Hawaii Mars sticker! Ready for car windows, water bottles, your tool box, the possibilities are endless!
Available now for $4.99 + tax!
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In case you missed it:
The
@timescolonist
published a fantastic story from BCAM President Steve Nichol during his time in the RCAF as a CP-107 Argus navigator.
Check out the Times Colonist web site to read this amazing, life saving story
📷: CP-107 Argus, DND photo
#PCN
-74-847
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The Stinson Reliant is out of the hangar and on the field! One step closer to our open house! Thanks to Victoria Air Maintenance for the crew to help move all the aircraft around!
📷: Aaron Burton
#bcamopenhouse
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We've rearranged our dream hangar and have included the newly acquired Conair Convair. Want to help support us on not only a new facility, but in day to day operations?
Consider a membership to the museum, and get unlimited yearly visits, among many other perks!
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Is this what they mean when they say they want a Santa Tracker?
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Wildfire season seems to get earlier each year, so here is a selection of aerial fire fighting equipment from over the years.
Our hats are off to all those that fight those fires, both from the land and the air!
📷: Aaron Burton
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We had a request for more Viscount content, and we aren't one to argue with followers!
Our Viscount flew with Trans-Canada Airways (Air Canada) from 1957 until 1974.
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December sunlight streaming into the main hangar is a great vibe
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The BC Aviation Museum will reopen July 4 (Saturdays & Sundays, 11 AM to 3 PM). We will see how things are working and maybe make some changes. For a slide show of some exhibits:
#yyj
#ExploreVictoria
#sidney
@Fly_YYJ
#avhistory
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Lancaster FM104 Update:
A front portion of the floor has been riveted in place. The rear section is getting lined up to be riveted next. It was more heavily damaged/missing as that was the portion that was cut when it was mounted on the plinth in Toronto.
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It's been a hot minute since we posted anything about Hawaii Mars. These photos were submitted to us by Matthew Sinclair from the Mars at EAA - The Spirit of Aviation in July, 2016.
📷: Matthew Sinclair
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As a video game character of my youth would say "Hail to the King, baby"
Rotormax and their ex-RCAF CH-124 Sea King seems like a very fitting post for
#worldhelicopterday
📷:
@hazers_flightline
on Instagram
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Are we getting hinted at by the sunset we should host a photographer's evening?
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*SAVE THE DATE*
It's official, the Open House is scheduled for Saturday August 19th, 2023! A fun filled family day full of awesome aircraft, hands on displays, kids activities, food trucks and more Make sure you're following us for more updates throughout the year
📷Aaron Burton
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Recently 19 BCAM volunteers received training on the use of the Museum's AED device which is used in sudden cardiac arrest situations.
As a result of Ralph's and Larry's excellent work, the dummy is expected to be able to participate in many future training sessions.
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Norseman Restoration Part Three: Nearing completion, and fully airworthy!
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Flight engineer station on board Hawaii Mars. Each flight requires two flight engineers.
These photos are courtesy Mark Sluiters, from a 2018 visit.
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No. 135 (fighter) Squadron based out of RCAF Patricia Bay during the second half of WWII, and their mascots, King, and later Queen, depicted on their aircraft.
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