'Very grateful': Readers share their photos and memories of the Martin Mars We asked readers to share of their memories of the Martin Mars and thoughts on its final flight. Here are some of the submissions. The Times Colonist Aug 12, 2024 9:00 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Previous Next 1 / 1 The Martin Mars soars over the crowd at Patricia Bay, as seen from close to the top of Hospital Hill, on Mills Road.
Photo by Jen Wright Advertisement Expand Listen to this article 00:04:24 I first became aware of the plane in 1980 as a 14-year-old teenager growing up in Kitimat. My older brother had been working construction in Port Alberni at that time and brought back photos. I have long enjoyed following the working career of the Mars.
I look forward to knowing that her next chapter is a mere five minutes away from where I now live in Saanichton. — Greg Neufeldt In the late 90s we sometimes got to cruise in the wake of the water bombers in our boat after they landed in Sproat Lake. This was thrilling as they were SO huge and it was our way of welcoming them back after a hard days work.
We loved that the two enormous planes were always anchored there in the lake for all to see and their presence made people feel a little safer. We have since re-located to Savary Island so it was wonderful for us to see this moment in history and cheer them on once again. — Liz Verwoord I met the wife of one of the captains as I walked.