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This Day In History: First Trans-Atlantic Balloon Trip

Crossing the Atlantic Ocean by balloon had always been a major challenge that aeronauts faced. All attempts failed until August 1978 when the Double Eagle II, a helium-filled balloon, flew from Presque Isle, Maine, to Miserey, France.
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Posted: 9/30/2008

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