The 'engine room' on the ship-like flight deck of the incredible Martin Mars. Many thanks to the friendly mechanics and to an equally friendly boat owner for getting us aboard.

Pictured from the South Terminal taxying out for departure.

This 1953 Beaver has passed back and forth between operators in British Colombia and Alaska since 1975. Pictured with Tradewinds Aviation who flew it from 1978 until 1984, the iconic bushplane is current with Pacific Wings of Alaska as N1178R at the time of uploading.

Originally RCAF 26105 and was with the Snowbirds 1978 - 1987, the last two years as the spare aircraft. On July 25, 1988, the Tutor was classified as Instructional Airframe A893 and sent to the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering at CFB Borden.

"The Great City of Bellingham" was in the Horizon fleet from 1988 to 2000.

While in German company EIS Aircraft colors, this PC-9 was in Canada being demonstrated by Pilatus. It's now D-FKMT with EIS.

This DHC-3 gave the Otter a new lease on life. While not the first turbine Otter conversion built, it was the first one to be made commercially available. Starting as Royal Canadian Air Force 3668 delivered December 15, 1953, Vazar replaced the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 radial engine with a Pratt & Whitney PT-6A turbine in 1987 and certified the conversion in time to introduce it at the 1988 Abbotsford Air Show. Unfortunately, the aircraft was later destroyed when it was flown up a wrong valley in poor weather on August 18, 1996. The Otter flew into ground that rose faster than it could climb.

Here's the twin-engine prototype Jetstar departing for what will almost certainly be it's last flight. Developed for a military requirement that was cancelled, Lockheed proceeded with the design as a business jet. The aircraft is pictured heading to Vancouver to be used at the British Columbia Institute of Technology for training. It was donated as part of an offset agreement when Canada bought the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora. Later leased long term to the Museum of Flight in Seattle , the jet was moved by road to Everett, WA for restoration in 2006.

Delivered to Okanagan Helicopters in 1980, this sleek S-76 spent a lot of time on overseas contracts. It seemed to work mostly in Thailand registered as VH-OHB and HS-HTQ with Okanagan and Canadian Helicopters. Sold in September 2008 to 3D Helicopters, it was based in St. John's, Newfoundland flying VIP charters until cancelled from the Canadian registry in November 2017.

Built in 1965 and still active at the time of uploading.

Being re-spotted at days end at the Abbotsford International Air Show, this Montana Air National Guard Falcon became a GF-16A at the Technical Training Center, Sheppard AFB, TX September 2010.

Delivered May 1973 and after a 25 year career with Air Canada, this classic 747 was withdrawn October 1998. It was broken for parts up at Opa-locka, FL several months later.

This DC-10 Spaceship was delivered to Western Airlines June 12, 1973. Merged into Delta Airlines' fleet in April 1987 after Delta bought Western. Sold to World Airways in March 1989 as Delta was committed to the Lockheed L1011 as it's wide body tri-jet.

Central British Colombia Airways bought this Beaver in August 1951. Amalgamating with several smaller companies, they became Pacific Western Airlines in 1953. Pictured with Trans-Provincial Airlines , the airline would be bought by Harbour Air in 1993, but this Beaver stayed in the Queen Charlotte Islands with Peregrine Air Charter.

Seen here in Victoria International. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

Seen alongside in Vancouver. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

Parked at Victoria international. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

Seen here on Victoria International. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

Seen on Victoria International. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

Seen on Victoria International. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)