Star Wars R2-D2 Jet touches down in Vancouver

A rare bird was spotted in theintergalactic spaceportofYVR on Sunday.

The R2-D2 Jet, aStar Wars-themed Boeing 787-9Dreamliner,touched downat Vancouver's airport on Sunday forits first international stop.

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The jet arrived from Haneda, Japan following a fan appreciation eventcomplete with Wookiee warrior Chewbacca andStormtroopersstanding guard.

Even headrest covers are made toR2-D2's likeness.

The plane remained in Vancouver for several hours during its stopoverbefore taking off again for Tokyo.

The plane is part of a promotional tour drumming up excitement in the lead-up tothe film,Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.

AllNipponAirways, the operator of the jet, will also be flying the planetoSan Jose, Seattle, Sydney, Munich and Paris. It is the first airline to offer all six Star Wars films on-boardits international flights.