Stanley Ransom McMillan
Stanley Ransom McMillan | |
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.jpg) McMillan in 1930 | |
| Born | Stanley Ransom McMillan 3 October 1904 Dryden, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 4 March 1991 (aged 86) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Awards | Air Medal, 3 Oak leaf clusters
Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Aviation career | |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
Stanley Ransom McMillan (3 October 1904 – 3 October 1991) was a Canadian aviator.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]McMillan was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 1974.[4] Upon induction, the awarding committee stated that McMillan had made "outstanding contributions to Canadian aviation by the unselfish application of his exceptional skills as a pilot and navigator, despite adversity, and was instrumental in designing new operational procedures in northern Canada that have benefited this nation's growth."[4]
In media
[edit]McMillan worked as a special consultant for Roger Tilton's 1982 film Pilots North.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame opens in Edmonton - CBC Archives". Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ Thomas, Don (23 May 1964). "18 'Old Sweats' Fly Hercules Monster". The Edmonton Journal. p. 32.
- ^ "Ignores Police Warning Carries Aid to Indians: Pilot Stan McMillan Takes Food Supplies to Fifty Crees". The Edmonton Journal. 23 February 1933. p. 11.
- ^ a b "Stanley Ransom McMillan". www.cahf.ca. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Roger Tilton Films Pilots North". Quorum Quotes: International Quorum of Film & Video Producers: 6–7. Winter 1981.
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