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 from MacLeod’s family.
“Earlier in his career, Robert built a strong foundation as a flight instructor, medevac captain and training pilot, roles that shaped his reputation as a patient mentor and dependable teammate,” Buffalo Airways said….