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Philippine Mars departs Sproat Lake again but forced to land near Victoria

Philippine Mars departs Sproat Lake again but forced to land near Victoria

The roar of the Philippine Mars' four radial engines could be heard by those on the ground at the bomber base, but low clouds and fog obscured its passing but for a few seconds. As the engine noise faded away, it began to rain gently at the lake.
Philippine Mars plans second attempt to fly to San Francisco on Sunday

Philippine Mars plans second attempt to fly to San Francisco on Sunday

Oil pressure problem forced iconic plane to return to Sproat Lake after first 'final' farewell Dec. 11.
Overdue Island hunter's pre-trip prep helps rescuers, serves as great reminder

Overdue Island hunter's pre-trip prep helps rescuers, serves as great reminder

Search was part of a busy weekend for Alberni Valley Rescue Squad
Engine issue forces Philippine Mars to return to Sproat Lake

Engine issue forces Philippine Mars to return to Sproat Lake

Iconic waterbomber left the lake Wednesday, Dec. 11 for San Francisco before turning around at Nanaimo
Final Mars waterbomber will depart Port Alberni Wednesday, Dec. 11

Final Mars waterbomber will depart Port Alberni Wednesday, Dec. 11

Pilots Pete Killin and Todd Davis hope to fly by Harbour Quay after estimated 9:30 a.m. departure from Sproat Lake
Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years

Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years

Philippine Mars lifts off briefly from Sproat Lake; final departure still a waiting game
Vancouver Island diver's camera captures a whale of an underwater tale

Vancouver Island diver's camera captures a whale of an underwater tale

After Peter Mieras accidentally dropped a video camera off the end of his dock in Barkley Sound, he was shocked to see what it recorded
Philippine Mars waterbomber prepares for final flight from Sproat Lake

Philippine Mars waterbomber prepares for final flight from Sproat Lake

Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers will head to aviation museum in Tucson, Arizona
Port Alberni daycare worker honoured for saving boy from choking

Port Alberni daycare worker honoured for saving boy from choking

When an eight-year-old boy began to choke, Lisa McFarlane's first aid training kicked in
Port Alberni trail restored after movie crew, storm damage

Port Alberni trail restored after movie crew, storm damage

Alberni-based contractor fixes, improves portion of Log Train Trail following late October storm