Malcolm Ross (balloonist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Malcolm Ross (balloonist)

United States Naval Reserve captain, atmospheric scientist and balloonist

Date of Birth: 15-Oct-1919

Place of Birth: Momence, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 08-Oct-1985

Profession: military officer, balloonist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Malcolm Ross (balloonist)

  • Malcolm David Ross (October 15, 1919 – October 8, 1985) was a captain in the United States Naval Reserve (USNR), an atmospheric scientist, and a balloonist who set several records for altitude and scientific inquiry, with more than 100 hours flight time in gas balloons by 1961.
  • Along with Lieutenant Commander Victor A.
  • Prather (USN), he set the altitude record for a manned balloon flight.

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