Crazy to think my dream of saving the Hawaii Mars paid off with so many incredible people at so many different organizations large and small.
My brand strategy was to light the fire of the moonshot, bringing the best and the brightest up for this huge rescue task.
The flight was on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from Sproat Lake, over several communities do as many people could see it and wave to the crew, before landing in Pat Bay beside the Victoria Airport.
The feedback was been massive and overwhelming positive.
“Out of this world” - every 1st spectator
“Tears of joy” - every 2nd spectator
“This celebration of the iconic and widely loved Mars with the precision & artistry of the Snowbirds on a perfect summer evening is what BC has really needed since Covid”.
- BC Tourism Minister who was on the jetty
“The Snowbird team made us look good. They were so close, never have we been that close to any other aircraft. The team’s participation was really special and the right way to honour the last Mars flight.”
- Mars pilots Pete and Rick
Chek TV said 10,000 people turned out at Pat Bay with another 10,000 at Mill Bay.
Based on the feedback we’re hearing, well over 200,000 people around the south Island witnessed the formation fly past.
For sure millions of BC’ers have watched it on the news, as it’s been the lead story each hour.
The BCAM website crashed Sunday too.
The live stream is at 165,000 views and growing at 2-5k an hour. The streaming company got great footage plus they had a camera downtown which collected some great formation moments.
