Mike and Luke Kaban piloted their 1959 C2 Colonial Skimmer near one of the Martin Mars aircraft the day before the former water bomber left Port Alberni last summer for a museum in the United States.
Mike [left] and photographer Duane Ranta donated the photo, which shows the two planes in close proximity, to Julie’s Airport Café owner Julie Darveau [right] for patrons at the establishment to enjoy. The inside of the café near Powell River Airport features extensive memorabilia related to flying.
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