The Double Eagle II completed the first transatlantic balloon
flight when it landed in a barley field near Paris, 137 hours
after lifting off from Presque Isle, Maine.

The helium-filled balloon was piloted by Ben Abruzzo, Maxie
Anderson and Larry Newman and flew 3,233 miles in the six-
day odyssey.         
        
        
        
        
        
            
       

Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson and Larry Newman arrival
in France.

the Gondola of Double Eagle 2 is on display
in Ultralight Aircraft at the Steven F.
Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.