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Canadian aviator

Stanley Ransom McMillan
McMillan in 1930
BornStanley Ransom McMillan
3 October 1904
Dryden, Ontario, Canada
Died4 March 1991(1991-03-04) (aged 86)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
AwardsAir Medal, 3 Oak leaf clusters

Distinguished Flying Cross
EAME Campaign Medal
Purple Heart
Silver Star

World War II Victory Medal
Aviation career
RankFirst Lieutenant

Stanley Ransom McMillan (3 October 1904 – 3 October 1991) was a Canadian aviator.

History

McMillan was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 1974. 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."

In media

McMillan worked as a special consultant for Roger Tilton's 1982 film Pilots North.

References

  1. "Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame opens in Edmonton - CBC Archives". Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. Thomas, Don (23 May 1964). "18 'Old Sweats' Fly Hercules Monster". The Edmonton Journal. p. 32.
  3. "Ignores Police Warning Carries Aid to Indians: Pilot Stan McMillan Takes Food Supplies to Fifty Crees". The Edmonton Journal. 23 February 1933. p. 11.
  4. ^ "Stanley Ransom McMillan". www.cahf.ca. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  5. "Roger Tilton Films Pilots North". Quorum Quotes: International Quorum of Film & Video Producers: 6–7. Winter 1981.

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