July 07

Hamish MacInnes was a renowned Scottish mountaineer and author who dedicated his life to exploring the world's highest peaks. He wrote numerous guidebooks and memoirs that captured the spirit of mountaineering. MacInnes pioneered modern mountain rescue techniques and designed specialized equipment to aid in high-altitude emergencies. He founded and led rescue missions in Scotland and around the globe, saving countless lives. His innovations in climbing gear and stretcher design became standards in the mountaineering community. Through his teaching and writing, he inspired generations of climbers and adventurers.

Kevin A. Ford was born on July 7, 1960 in Portland, Indiana. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in aeronautical engineering and later earned a master's in aeronautics. After completing pilot and test pilot training, he flew F-15 jets for the Air Force. Selected by NASA in 2000, Ford served as the pilot of Space Shuttle mission STS-128 in 2009. During that flight, he delivered supplies and experiments to the International Space Station and contributed over 12 days in orbit. He later supported ISS Expedition 33/34 as a flight engineer and took command of the station. Ford has logged over 300 hours in space and returned to the Air Force to oversee astronaut training and operations.