Bob MacWilliam ORANGEVILLE, ON - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of C.R. (Bob) MacWilliam, Past President of the Canadian International Air Show and Past President of the Canadian National Exhibition. Born in Salisbury, New Brunswick, Bob joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1956 and received commission and wings two years later. He flew with NATO forces in Germany during the Cold War in CF-100's. He was a Flight Instructor in the Harvard and the Flight Commander of the first flight to introduce initial training on the Tutor in the R.C.A.F. He was also checked out on the Chipmunk, T-33 and C-45. After retiring from the military, he flew with Qantas (Australian National Airline). In 1966, he began his 31 year career with Air Canada. He flew as Captain on the Airbus A-320, Boeing 767 and 727 and was Chief Instructor for the 727. In all, he logged more than 20,000 hours in civilian and military aircraft. As President of Macavia Aviation Consultants, Bob's expertise concerning flight safety and aviation operations was in demand. He served on numerous Task Forces and Advisory Boards. He was technical advisor to the Commission of Inquiry into the Air Ontario Crash at Dryden, Ontario (Moshansky Inquiry), the Minister of Transport's Task Force on Airports and the Commission of Inquiry on Aviation Safety in Canada (Dubin Inquiry). He was the representative for the Canadian Airline Pilots Association (CALPA) during The Commission of Inquiry into Bilingual Air Traffic Services in Quebec and thereafter was involved with the ongoing Bilingual Air Traffic Control Simulation Studies. Bob served as President of the Canadian International Air Show from 1999 to 2003 and then departed to take over duties as President of the Canadian National Exhibition. He resigned earlier this year for health reasons. Bob is survived by his wife, Nancy; his sister, Valerie; his daughter, Barbara and her husband, Simon Davies; his son, Casey and partner, Carla; and other son, Michael; and grandchildren, Casey, Dustin, MacKenzie and Mathew. Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Apps, Dr. Downey and Dr. Lindsay and their staffs who assisted Bob. As per his wishes, a small private memorial will be held in Orangeville with family members. For those that wish to, in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Canadian Lung Association in his name. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dods & McNair Funeral Home and Chapel, 21 First St., Orangeville (519) 9411392. (Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com)