Double Eagle II, Historical balloon launch site in Presque Isle, Maine, US.
The Double Eagle II balloon measured 112 feet in height, featuring a gondola named The Spirit of Albuquerque with advanced radio equipment.
On August 11, 1978, Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman initiated their 137-hour flight from Maine, completing the first transatlantic balloon crossing.
The balloon crossing represented a major advancement in aviation history, connecting the United States and France through a remarkable achievement.
The gondola of Double Eagle II remains on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
The crew survived their journey on hot dogs and sardines while navigating through varying altitudes between 3,500 and 24,950 feet.
Location: Maine
GPS coordinates: 46.62680,-68.02130
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:19
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