US balloonists’ record Atlantic crossing

Title

US balloonists’ record Atlantic crossing

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Aug 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:01:52

Description

Interview with unidentified American male (presumably Ben Abruzzo, Larry Newman or Max Anderson) on his team’s successful attempt to cross the Atlantic by hot air balloon (16/08/78). He also pays tribute to the British team that failed in their recent attempt at the crossing. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Paul Woodley).

Contributors

Paul Woodley?; Ben Abruzzo?; Larry Newman?; Max Anderson?

Keywords

Record attempts; Balloons; Atlantic Ocean; Ben Abruzzo; Larry Newman; Max Anderson; Don Cameron; Christopher Davey

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