Several onlookers observed an impressive aerial display in Downtown Vancouver today as a helicopter hoisted a sign to the top of a soaring building.
Some streets and sidewalks were closed on Sunday (Nov. 13) so that a helicopter could transport heavy signage to the top of the Canadian Western Bank (CWB) at its new head office near Georgia and Thurlow streets.
In total, the helicopter transported four pieces of large-scale LED signage for the company, which it carried from Coal Harbour to the top of the CWB building.
The largest of the four pieces weighs 6000 lbs and eight flights were needed to carry the four loads. Each flight took between 10 to 15 minutes across an approximately three-hour period.
Have a look at some photos and videos from the display.
Not your typical Sunday. #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/pseL0HWBCh
— Justin Kaiser 🍁⚓ (@JustinKaiser) November 13, 2022
Had a fun air show today. Canadian Western Bank was installing signage on top of their new head office in Vancouver. Glad I had my telephoto lens handy! pic.twitter.com/frwaEwz8S3
— Eddy Elmer 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🏳️🌈 (@Eddy_Elmer) November 13, 2022
Heavy-lift helicopter operation underway high above W Georgia and Thurlow in downtown #Vancouver to install four large Alberta Neon LED signs @CWBcommunity building.
— John Streit (@johnrstreit) November 13, 2022
Eight flights needed with the largest sign weighing more 6000 lbs.📹 Mike Cook. @globalnews @GlobalBC_Comm @CKNW pic.twitter.com/aB31UP28Dg
With files from Maria Diment.
