Don Cameron (balloonist)
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.
Don Cameron MBE | |
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Don Cameron in the 1970s (Top Right) | |
| Born | 16 July 1939 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) |
He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for services to Design and Manufacturing.
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