About Dan McIvor
Lived 1911 – 2005 (aged 93). Dan McIvor was a Canadian aircraft pilot.
Daniel Erskine McIvor, CM (30 August 1911 – 24 February 2005) was a Canadian pilot and aviation pioneer, most notable for his work with the Martin JRM Mars water bombers. He was the son of Canadian Member of Parliament Dan McIvor Sr.
Honours and recognition In 1998, McIvor was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BC Aviation Council.
In 2002, he was inducted into the British Columbia and Canadian Aviation Halls of Fame.
McIvor Lake, near Campbell River on northern Vancouver Island, is named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dan McIvor?
Canadian aviator (1911-2005)
When was Dan McIvor born?
Dan McIvor was born on 30 August 1911.
When did Dan McIvor die?
Dan McIvor died on 24 February 2005.
What was Dan McIvor's occupation?
Dan McIvor was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Dan McIvor?
Dan McIvor was Canadian.
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