Harold Ross Harris (December 20, 1895 – July 28, 1988) was an American test pilot and U.S. Army Air Force officer who held 26 flying records. He made the first flight by American pilots over the Alps from Italy to France, successfully tested the world's first pressurized aircraft, was the first airman to safely escape from an aircraft by "bailing out" using a free-fall parachute.
Harold R. Harris died in his home in Falmouth, Massachusetts on July 28, 1988, at age 92.
Decorations
USAF Command Pilot wings1st RowArmy Distinguished Service MedalLegion of MeritAir Medal2nd RowWorld War I Victory Medal with battle claspAmerican Campaign MedalEuropean-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two service starsWorld War II Victory Medal3rd RowCommander of the Order of the British EmpireKnight of the Order of the Crown of ItalyOrder of Abdon Calderón (Ecuador)Officer of the Order of the Sun (Peru)
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