It’s expected to take several hours to move the massive airplane from Patricia Bay to the B.C. Aviation Museum.
The Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber could be ready to start moving overland from Patricia Bay to the B.C. Aviation Museum as early as Wednesday.
He said the Victoria Airport Authority has been “unbelievably co-operative in allowing us to move the plane.” Nichol said the timing of the move depends on several factors involved with loading and securing the plane at Patricia Bay. It’s expected to take several hours to move the massive airplane with a truck and specialized trailer.The Hawaii Martin Mars is 185 feet long with a 200-foot wingspan and weighs about 76,000 pounds. The cockpit is 38 feet off the ground.
The plane will cross West Saanich Road and into the Victoria International Airport lands. West Saanich Road is expected to be closed for several hours in the afternoon.Plans call for fencing will be taken down at Patricia Bay and the airport to allow the plane to pass through, and other obstacles such as light standards will be removed.
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