Historic Martin Mars water bomber completes final flight in B.C.

The Hawaii Mars water bomber, which first took to the skies in the late 1940s, made its final flight on Sunday before landing in Victoria, B.C., where it will find its permanent home.

Historic Martin Mars water bomber completes final flight in B.C.
A massive water bomber escorted by nine fighter jets ejecting plumes of smoke into the sky.

The Hawaii Mars water bomber, which first took to the skies in the late 1940s, made its final flight on Sunday before landing in Victoria, B.C., where it will find its permanent home.