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Glad one has found a home-
https://youtu.be/vIZ6PJmjWM0?si=y_6EDMyoh9zOskOA

Thanks for posting. My takeways from the 12 minute video:

- New home for the Hawaii Mars will be the BC Aviation Museum at Victoria International Airport.
- $250,000 grant given by a Historical Association for the refurb and move.
- One time ferry flight in "fall 2024".
- Some engine work/certification to be done.
- Will need to do some "gymnastics" to get her out of the water, put her on a 360 cradle and tow her to the museum site.
- All appreciate she is being saved. Some would have preferred her to stay at Sproat Lake, but most recognize this is the best place for her to remain in Canada.
- No mention of plans for the Philippine Mars.

Any word about whether the Mars will be displayed indoors or outdoors (preferably under a shelter of some sort like at Boeing)?

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

This was posted as a comment by someone on FB, and as far as I know it's correct. The other Mars isn't flyable and has been down for a long time. It would be a lot of work to get it moved or flying .

According to a news article:

(Source: Times Colonist)

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What excellent news for Canada's aviation heritage. Well one to all involved!

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Zac in NZ
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