A documentary focusing on two aviation legends is set to have its world premiere in Port Alberni next Friday at the Savoy Theatre.
Fire Guardians: Final Flight was filmed over two years, following the Hawaii Martin Mars and Philippine Martin Mars—two iconic water bombers that have been saving lives for 80 years—as they are brought back to life by a team of pilots, engineers and mechanics for one final flight.
After sitting dormant on Sproat Lake in Port Alberni for years, the aircraft had to complete their final journey to new homes.
For the Hawaii Mars, that journey was a short flight to the BC Aviation Museum in North Saanich. For the Philippine Mars, the destination was much farther—the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.
At a time when wildfire seasons are becoming increasingly severe around the world, the documentary arrives at a pivotal moment—highlighting resilience and hope through these legendary aircraft.
In their prime, the Hawaii Mars battled over 4,000 fires, while together the two aircraft conducted more than 8,000 water drops on wildfires.
The premiere takes place at the Savoy Theatre on Friday, April 24th at 7 p.m., with additional screenings on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Don’t miss this high-stakes journey featuring engine failures, oil leaks and unpredictable weather—tickets for the premiere are available here.
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