First Balloon to Successfully Cross the Atlantic

Original Vintage Card

Sale Price: $12.95

Original Price: ~~$14.95~~

Stock #: 541749

Type: Postcard

Era: Chrome

City: Presque Isle

State: Maine (ME)

County: Aroostook

Publisher: Voscar The Marine Photographer

Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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Transportation > Hot Air Balloons

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August 11, 1978, Max Anderson, Ben Abruzzo and Larry Newman, left Presque Isle, Me., and made the first successful transatlantic crossing in a helium filled balloon. The trio landed in Miserey, France, five days later. About 8,000 persons were on hand at Merie Sprague's clover field to see them off.
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August 11, 1978, Max Anderson, Ben Abruzzo and Larry Newman, left Presque Isle, Me., and made the first suc- cessful transatlantic crossing in a helium filled balloon. The trio landed in Miserey, France five days later. About 8,000 persons were on hand at Merle Sprague's clover field to see them off. Photos by Voscar The Maine Photographer, Presque Isle MCGREW COLOR GRAPHICS mcq KANSAS CITY, MO 64108 351346 3,00 POST CARD

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