Don Cameron (balloonist)
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Don Cameron MBE BSc MA MIEE D.Eng FRSGS (born 16 July 1939) is a Scottish balloonist, and later founder of Cameron Balloons, the world's largest hot air balloon manufacturer. Don Cameron is one of the few aeronauts to be awarded the Harmon Trophy, as the 'World's Outstanding Aviator' in 1999.
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Don Cameron | |
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Born | (1939-07-16) 16 July 1939 (age 84)[1] Glasgow, Scotland |
Education | B.S. Aeronautical engineering |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow Cornell University |
Employer | Cameron Balloons |
Known for | Breitling Orbiter Spirit of Freedom (balloon) |
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He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for services to Design and Manufacturing.[2]