Malcolm Ross (balloonist)
Malcolm David Ross | |
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Malcolm Ross | |
| Born | October 15, 1919 Momence, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 8, 1985 (aged 65) Birmingham, Michigan, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Education | 1941 BS in physics (Purdue), 1944 postgraduate certificate in meteorology (Univ of Chicago) |
| Occupation | Atmospheric Physicist |
| Employer | Office of Naval Research, Washington, D.C. |
| Known for | Scientific and record-breaking manned balloon flights |
| Title | Captain (USNR) |
| Spouse | Marjorie Martin |
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.