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Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor
- Robert MacLeod was a veteran pilot with over 25 years of experience who died in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories on June 24, 2023.
- MacLeod worked as a bird dog captain for Buffalo Airways for three seasons, collaborating with territorial and provincial wildfire agencies.
- Before joining Buffalo Airways, he flew as a bird dog and waterbomber pilot in New Brunswick and also served as a medevac captain and flight instructor.
- MacLeod was known for his calmness under pressure, dependable teamwork, and significant contributions to aerial firefighting across Canada.
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Veteran Pilot Killed Fighting NWT Wildfire Was a Trusted Leader and Patient Mentor
A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a cool head under stress. Robert MacLeod made significant contributions to aerial firefighting across the country in a career that spanned more than 25 years, Buffalo Airways said in a Facebook post Friday paying tribute to the pilot. The company said it made the post with permission fro…
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Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor
A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a
·Toronto, Canada
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